Mr. Roland Whitfield, 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Southside Regional Medical Center Petersburg, Virginia. Roland was born on January 26, 1963 to the late Mary Branch and Roland Whitfield, Sr.

Roland was educated in the Petersburg Public Schools and was employed by Virginia Linen Service. He was a very loving father, brother, uncle, nephew, and so much more. Roland was a wonderful person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Branch; his father, Roland Whitfield, Sr.; brother, Ricky Watford; nephews, Naeem Whitfield, and Nazeeh Ibn; and brother-in-law, Nazeeh Muhammad.

Roland leaves beautiful memories to be cherished by his only daughter, Khadijah Whitfield; brothers; Norman Watford, Clarence Watford, Marion Whitfield (Tammy), Jimmy Whitfield, Anthony Whitfield (Michelle); sisters, Barbara Whitfield, Zakiyyah Muhammad and Janet Wilson; devoted aunt, Shirley B. Ruffin (Reginald); aunts, Louise Evans, Alice Vinson (Vince), Arlene Fisher (James), and Katina Curry; four loving grandsons, Shyvon Harris, Satae Whitfield, Wai’ver, Kelly an Syncere Whitfield, loving nieces, nephews and a host of cousins and four devoted friends, Henry and Samantha Davis and Rosetta Green and Pat Shelton.

Funeral services for Mr. Roland Whitfield will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 3:00pm at the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Pastor, Minister Michael Jones Officiating.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence of Shirley and Reginald Ruffin, 151 Spring Street, Petersburg, Virginia at 1:45pm on the day of the service.

A public visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 9am to 9pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment. Family will also be gathering on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonnandsons.com