William C. Rollins

William Carroll Rollins, better known as Carroll, the oldest son of the late William and Cora Rollins, departed this life Sunday, April 3, 2005, at Doctors Hospital in Lanham, Maryland. At an early age, Carroll accepted Christ and joined the Stephens Baptist Church in Central Point, Virginia.

He was educated in the Essex County School system. He served in the U.S. Military from 1941 to 1944 during WWII where he had a tour in Europe. After leaving the military, he moved to the Washington, DC area where he met his late wife, Vashti. For more than thirty years Carroll worked for the Federal Government, Parks and Planning Department.

He is survived by four brothers, Phillip (Margaret), Leroy (Myrtle), Clinton (Monica), and Franklin all of Maryland; three sisters, Susie Jeter, Laverne Parker, and Frances Jeter al of Maryland, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Carroll was a gracious person who lived a long and useful life.


We saw you fading like a flower
But could not make you stay,
In our hearts we think of you,
Each and every day.
God took you from us for the best;
For only He could ease your pain
And give you rest.


Funeral Home:
Cedell Brooks Funeral Home
25662 A.P. Hill Blvd
Port Royal, VA
US 22535