Mr. Roland Thadeus Garrison, 67, affectively known as “Rock” and Bubba” of Petersburg, Virginia transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, November 23, 2018 in Baltimore Maryland.

He was born in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Roland Lawrence and Mary Juanita Shands. And was educated in the Petersburg Public Schools System.

Roland served in the U.S. Army. He was later employed by Yellow Cab, Unique Cab, Boulevard Cab and American Marble.

Roland was the champion of multiple bowling leagues, loved playing pool. A true sports fanatic, he loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also liked music. His favorite band was Frankie Beverly and Maze.

Mr. Garrison leaves to cherish his memories, his loving daughter and sons, Rolencia D. Garrison, Michael Booker, Oyauma M. Garrison, Vincent Hall and Thomas Cuff, Jr.; a loving sister, Nicole E. Shands; former wife, Arlethia C. Garrison; grandchildren, Chinyere Garrison, Joshua Crawford, Angela Giles, O’Bryant Giles; greatgrandchildren, Jamiah Crawford, NyeAsia Giles, Kanaya Giles, and A’lani Barnes; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Roland Garrison a wonderful man and father; we will love you forever and miss you even longer. Our father has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior. For he is our strength and our salvation. We love you daddy.

A public viewing will be held Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 7p.m. to 8p.m and Friday, November 30, 2018 9am to 9pm. at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.

Funeral service for Mr. Roland T. Garrison will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Officiating, Pastor. Interment will be in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park 7324 Church Rd. Petersburg Virginia. The family is asking that relatives, friends and pallbearers assemble at the church at 10:30 am on the day of the service.

Professional services 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.jldodsonandsons.com