James "Neville" Rolle

Obituary For James "Neville" Rolle

The world was transformed on August 9, 1941, when a bouncing baby boy made his grand entrance on the settlement of Black Point, South Andros. His cries broke the silence on that summer night proclaiming his arrival. His parents, Isaac and Olean Rolle, were overjoyed at the birth of their last child whom they named James. He was affectionately called “Neville”.

Daddy was educated at the Kemps Bay All-Age School, South Andros, where he excelled in his studies, but left at an early age to seek employment in Nassau and to find a better way of life. He worked in the building construction industry for several years, but his thirst for success was not quenched, so he moved to the United States to work on “the contract”. Initially, he resided with his brother, Simeon, who helped to rear him. This opportunity allowed him to realize his full potential; he was able to establish himself and remained in the United States up to the time of his demise.

Daddy was raised in a Christian home and taught in the ways of the Lord. He attended the church in South Andros and later the Grants Town SDA Church (Nassau) and the Macedonia SDA Church (Fort Pierce, FL). He was an articulate expounder of the Bible and would challenge anyone on the scriptures.

Daddy was a giant of a man. He possessed many skills and trades. We believed he could do anything. He was jovial, but no nonsense, and sweet. He was strong-willed and loving. He was a hardworking man, a protector, teacher, fisherman, builder and provider. We could recall visiting the job sites and watching Daddy as he worked on multi-story buildings, some as tall as fifteen stories high. He also left his legacy working as part of a special crew commissioned to construct the Sir Lynden Pindling Airport in Nassau.

Daddy knew how to love. In fact, he was married twice. In his youth, he stole the heart of an Androsian princess, Ettamae Rahming and they were married in February of 1962. From that union, he was honoured to father five children, two of whom predeceased him. Daddy and Ettamae’s marriage came to an end after many noteworthy accomplishments, and they remained friends until the end. Daddy later met and married another beautiful woman, Lucy Phillips. This union was blessed with one child, however Lucy became mother to all of Daddy’s children and nurtured and cared for them alongside Daddy. Aside from working arduously, Daddy also knew how to have fun. He believed in family and spent quality time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Among his favorite pastimes were going to the Jetty or the beach early in the morning. We ate our cereal and milk as we waited for the sunrise. Daddy loved to fish. He would say, ”The fish won’t catch me sleeping” or “I got to catch the high tide so I can catch the fish coming in.” He was the best father ever! We thought Daddy would be with us forever, or at least a while longer, but God had other plans for him.

On February 27, Daddy collapsed and was taken to the Lawnwood Medical Center where he died in the morning hours on the following day.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Lucy May Rolle, Daughters: Agatha Wallace, Dale, Jaynease, and Jamella Rolle, Jamelia Collins, Makeda Stamps; Adopted daughter: Theresa Turnquest; Sons: Leifred, Floyd, James Jr., Alvin and Demetric Rolle, Melvin (Boom) Stamps, George Orgill Jr.; Stepchildren: Sherry and Myron Collins; Grandchildren: Letisha, Lattica, Shaniqua, Shonoviya, Shivargo, Levan, Palmrick, Shekeel, Travis, Donavon, Carl and Kassidy Lockhart, Tampra (Rashad) Laroda, Lorenzo Flowers, Jahvell and Shiane James, Jazanae and Taylor Rolle, Demetric Jr, Kenjuan, Avion, Amari Wesley, Chynna Rodrigues, Ja’Nyiah Johnson, Glenn’necia Trimble, Jamerick Morrell, Janaria and Mario Riggins Jr., Destiny McPherson, Natajha, Gy’Riyah, and J’shyla Orgill, Felicia King, Noelicia & Nastacia Turnquest; Sharine, Anthony, Garvin and Edward; Great Grandchildren: Newton Bowe, Ashanti & Ashton Flowers, Loriah, Bentley, Shakeel Jr. Rayne Laroda, Jude Lockhart, Lataja and Makeel Anderson; Daughters-in-Law: Donna and Shekiema; Mother-in-Law: Birdia Phillips; Sister: Maedine Rahming; Sisters-in-Law: Gwendolyn and Merina Rolle; Brothers: Simeon (Fort Pierce, Florida) , John G. & Cecil Rolle; Numerous Nieces and Nephews including: Jameson, Leslie, Albert (Venessa), Dotlean, Montrella and Eulene Neston “Cookie”, Vernal and Raymond (Charlene) Butler, Earnest (Lillian) McPhee, Cleveland (Deena) and Cyril McPhee , Vera and Norma Rahming, Isadora Kemp, Barbara (Peter) Strachan, Yvonne & Mae Dawn Rahming, Colin (Farida), Cedric (Latoya), Cleomie, Sandra, Gladstone, Wendell, Wellington, Gerald, Philip, Daniel and Derick, Cyril, Peter (Angela), Lemuel (Heather), Norman (Coral), Ralph (Dorette), Richard (Orlette), Cynthia, Stephanie (Anthony), Dorothy, Eloise, Geraldine, Venita, Gertrude, Emmerson, Jeremiah Jr., Rollin, Cedric (Michella), Jeffrey (Dian) and Fredric Desmond Rahming, W. Denise Rahming-Foster, Hazely (Wellington), Valerie (Anthony), Jacqueline (Nero), Terrance (Khaleelah), Terecetta, Gardell (Sharon), Earnest (Patrice), Brenda (Alexander) Scott, Lestine, Michelle, Rollie, Dellarease (Colin) Wright, Cassius, Johnny, Caprenia Washington, Kaleb, Kendhal and Kentavious Johnson, and Carl Elliott; Cousins: Katherine Roker & Family, Nehemiah Cooper, Clara Miller and Barbara Special friend: Annie (Doris) Williams; Other Relatives and Friends including: Etta Mae McKenzie, Mena Wallace, Janice Barber, Karen Hair, Cynthia Stamps, Katherine & Desiree, Maedawn Rahming and Ella Mae Hall and Family, Pumpkin & Fufu; Floyd, Morris, Thomas of Nassau, Bahamas, Lionel (his Ft. Lauderdale chauffeur), Katherine Roker and Family, Manekerbell Canter and Family, Geneva Rahming, Evan Dawkins and Family, Pastor Wayne T. Hewlett and members of the Macedonia S.D.A., Pastor Leonard A. Johnson and Family, Pastor Eric D. Clarke and Family, Pastor Mark Ewen and Family, Pastor Leonardo Rahming and members of the Grant’s Town Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Garfield Carey and Family, Mr. Wilfred Taylor and Family, Lee Barr, Dwyane Adderley and Family, Joshua Smith and Family, Oscar Collie and Family, Bro. and Sis. Audley Rahming, The Rolle, Rahming, Forbes and McPhee Families of South Andros, Denise Brown and Family, Katrice Darville-Sweeting and Family, Dianne Mackey and Family, Deborah Zonicle & Family, Alfreda Knowles and Family, Joann Lewis and Family, Marcia Deleveaux and Family, Crooked Island & Acklins Community, Henry Colebrook and Family, the Family of Little Hyde Park/Tundra Close, The Fox Hill Community, Fort Pierce Community--17th & , 13th Streets, The community of South Andros (Black Point), Lawnwood Medical Center ICU,Management & Staff of the National Insurance Board, especially Mr. Stephen Thompson, Mrs. Rhonda Ingraham, Mrs. Vienna McKenzie and Staff of the Contributions Department, Mrs. Carolyn Strachan and Family, War Room (Blood Blood Sisters) Neighbors: Mr. Calvin (aka Carol), Mr. D’Angelo (Papa), Mr. Malery (Mal), Wanda Davis, Mr. Ricky Brown, Mr. Gary Rolle, Mr. Raymond, Mr, Lynald, Mr. Elvis, Mr. Leon (aka) Renegade, Mr. Clarence and others too numerous to mention.

Public viewing for Mr. James Rolle will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL. Funeral services will convene on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 2:00pm at the River of Life Fellowship in Fort Pierce, FL. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park in Fort Pierce, FL.