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Alton Martin Roland
Date Of Death:October 17, 2011
Service Date:Visitation
Thursday, October 20 11:00am - 1:00pm

Funeral Service
Thursday, October 20 1:00pm

ROLAND, Alton Martin, 75, a resident of Prattville, AL, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2011. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Prattville Memorial with Reverend Steven Barber officiating. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. Mr. Roland proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. After his military career, he worked at Union Camp for over 27 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Joyce Fay Roland. Mr. Roland is survived by two daughters, Tonda (Terry) Gray, Marina (Aaron) Pettit; one son, Martin (Rachael) Roland; seven grandchildren, Elissa Gray, Lauren Roland, Katie Pettit, Kyle Pettit, Savannah Roland, Kole Pettit, and Britton Roland; one brother, Barnett Roland; a family friend, Pat Hill; and numerous other extended family members and many friends. Pallbearers will be Aaron Pettit, Terry Gray, Grady Nixon, Ronnie Roland, Spence Williamson, and J.C. Gray. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

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  • From: Connie Walker
    Location:Prattville

    I have a heavy heart today hearing of the loss of Mr. Roland. His suffering has ended and your healing begins now having peace of that. Love you all!

  • From: John and Beverly Roland
    Location:Royal Palm Beach, FL

    We were so sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Alton. Our prayers and condolences are extended to all the family during this sad time.

  • From: Edward Roland
    Location:Columbia,Tenn. 38401

    I am sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Alton.My thoughs and prayers is with all of his family during this sad time.

  • From: Misty Roland Campbell
    Location:Lyles, TN,

    I was deeply saddened to hear the loss of my great Uncle Alton.You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family during this time and always.

  • From: Cathy Castle Perry
    Location:Prattville

    I was very sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a sweet man and I always enjoyed running into him around town. My thoughts are with all of you. Cathy

  • From: Jadonna Hight
    Location:Columbia, TN

    I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Alton will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jadonna

  • From: Faye Roland Bean
    Location:Spring Hill, TN

    Dear Martin, Tonda, Marina: Please accept my condolences on the death of Uncle Alton. Although we never want to let our loved ones leave, it is a consolation to know their pain and trials of this life are over and they are in a better place. He was much loved by his friends and family and I know he will be greatly missed. Love Faye

  • From: Ashley (Roland) Hux
    Location:Columbia, Tn

    I am so sorry to hear that my great uncle Alton has passed.It is so hard to see our love ones go but he is in a much better place now,no suffering or pain.Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers and God Bless your family and may he guide you through this loss. Love Ashley Hux and Family "Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first." 1Thessalonians 4:13-16

  • From: Lorraine Rayburn Abernathy
    Location:Richmond, VA

    I read with sadness in the Daily Herald online of Alton's death. We were in the same class at Central High. He was such a pleasant person, and I send my condolences to his family.

  • From: Nancy Stein
    Location:Prattville, AL

    To Alton's children and grandchildren: I know you will miss your Dad and granddad very much, and my prayer is that God will provide you the peace and comfort you need in the days ahead. Alton was one of a kind! I enjoyed working with him at the mill and visiting with him around town after he retired.

  • From: Babette Phillips
    Location:Prattville, AL

    I began working for Alton at Union Camp in 1985. He taught me how to be an independent thinker, employee, and to always be sure my work was accurate. I used to enjoy when he would come in our office and sit and tell us stories. He was tough but I learned that he was really doing it for our own good. Because of him I truly know how to do my accounting work as it should be done. I am sorry I did not know of his illness, I had seen him several times over the last few years and he always had news of our old crowd at the Mill. It truly saddened me to learn of his passing and I hope you will accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Alton will always be a part of my happy memories of my days working at Union Camp. I will keep your family in my prayers.