Pharis Ferod Roland was born on January 24, 1986 in Madison, Georgia to Laveldia Wallace. On October 21, 2024, he transitioned to his heavenly home to be embraces by his loving father(grandfather) Willie Roland and mother (grandmother) Eva G. Roland.

With faith as his foundation, PHARIS united with Plainview Baptist Church at the age of 13 under the leadership of Reverend Moss, where he remained a loyal and devoted member until his passing.

After graduating with honors from Morgan County High School, Pharis continued his education at the University of Georgia, earning a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies. While at the University of Georgia, Pharis worked tirelessly to advance causes for black students, co-founding Georgia Daze, an organization supporting student recruitment activities and efforts on campus. Serving many sectors of the campus, he was heavily involved in BUGA (Blacks @ the University of Georgia).

Pharis was involved in various entertainment, civic, religious and social circles. With a passion for mentoring young men PHARIS served the Morgan County School System, and countless young men throughout his life. He also had a profound love of music and the arts, using his love of music to touch the hearts and lives of numerous individuals. He was the co-founder of the BOOM Foundry Management Firm, LLC.

After 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, PHARIS joined X3 Sports. He was the Vice President of Operations and dedicated seven years to X3, leaving a profound impact on staff members.

Faith family and community were the driving forces of his life. PHARIS will be missed as the pillar of his family and a giant in his community.

In addition to his mother, Laveldia, his life, love and memory will forever be cherished and remembered by his loving brothers, Markellvius Roland of Madison, Ga., and Taris Jackson of Covington, Ga; five aunts Christine, Connie, Teresa, Annesia and Julie; one uncle Arthur, the love of his life Felecia, three nieces and two nephews and a host of family and friends.

Services: Saturday November 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from Plainview Baptist Church, Madison, Ga. with Rev. Terry Dorsey, Eulogist.