Homer Rollins, age 86, was born to Jasper Rollins and Zelda Faye Rollins (Buckley) in Lavon on Nov. 21, 1926, and passed away on March 5, 2013, in Wylie.

Homer proudly served in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruby Lee Rollins (Hendricks); his children, Linda White of Nevada; Judith Rollins of Sherman; two brothers, Roy Lee Rollins of Edgewood and his wife Lynda, Jackie Ray Rollins of Wylie and his wife Wanda; three sisters, Zelda Faye Quimby, Marie Espinosa and Thelma Ann Davis; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Homer is preceded in death by three sons, Troy Lee Rollins, Baby Boy Rollins and Jimmie Ray Rollins; one brother, Julius Rollins; two sisters, Perlie Mae Ellis and Irene Fry; one son-in-law, Jerry Michael White.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Allen Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church of Lavon at 10 a.m. on Wednesday March 13, 2013, with Bro. Clint Bratcher officiating. Interment is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas.

Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie.