Joseph Roland

Mr. Joseph Eugene Roland age 78, of Linwood, NC formally of Ashe died on Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Brian Center in Lexington, NC. Mr. Roland was born on March 30, 1932 in Ashe, NC to Gene and Ida Elliott Roland. Mr. Roland loved music, playing the guitar, banjo and dulcimer. He was a very tender hearted man. Mr. Roland was preceded in death by his siblings, Carrie Darneh, Villa Neigh, Flake Roland, Orn Roland and his wife, Mary Dishman Roland. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. David Wooten and Rev. Glen Woodie. Burial will follow in Roland Cemetery in Jefferson. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday, August 30, 2010 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Roland is survived by: Daughter - Mary Gay Saddler of Linwood, NC, Sister - Virginia Lynch of Thomasville, NC, Brother - Howard Roland of GA, 2 Grandchildren - Sherry and husband Bobby Miller, Rebecca Alvarez, 4 Great Grandchildren - Senina Hensley, Riley Perdue, Zachary Miller, Olivia Miller , also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with these arrangaments.