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Roland Lee McCraine
“I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7.
Roland Lee McCraine, beloved husband, brother and friend, was a native of Baton Rouge, born Aug. 12, 1949. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and employed at Sears Service Center for 28 years, Crawler Supply Co. and Express Delivery Service. He was a former longtime member of Winbourne Avenue Baptist Church, former member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and St. James Episcopal Church.
Survived by his wife, Jill Simmonds McCraine; sister and brother-in-law, Suzanne McCraine Rome and Jackie Rome; brother-in-law, Ross Simmonds; three nephews, Jordan Rome and wife Lindsay, Jon Rome and Chase Simmonds; and niece, Taylor Simmonds.
Preceded in death by his parents, Richard Tillery McCraine and Sybil Robertson McCraine; and grandparents, Robert Lee and Myrtis Tillery McCraine, Roland Pitt and Mora Hathaway Robertson.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Evergreen Cemetery, Woodville, Miss., at 3 p.m., conducted by Hank Henagan, pastor.
Special thanks to the nurses, aides and staff of Golden Age Nursing Home for their kindness, compassion and diligent care.
“We are confident, yes, well-pleased rather to be absent with the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Volunteers of America.
Aug. 12, 1949 - Feb. 6, 2010