Pharis Ferod Roland Obituary in Union Point at Watts Funeral Home

Obituary For Pharis Ferod Roland

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.

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I knew Pharis Roland by way of his Mother, Rev LaVeldia Jackson. She was so very proud of her son, and the fact that he attended the University of Georgia. He was a talented young man, and also is his Mother, Rev. LaVeldia Jackson. She is a friend of mine. RIP Faris. God is still so good! 🙏💕☮️
- Minister Elizabeth Partridge- Godfrey

Minister Elizabeth Partridge-Godfrey

I am so lucky to have known Pharis. He truly made the BUGA experience. We love him and appreciate him so much. ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

I am so grateful to know Pharis. He really made the BUGA experience and we appreciate him and love him so much for this. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

We sincerely express condolences to the Roland Family during their great loss. Our prayers are that God will strengthen you to hold on to God's unchanging hands! Pharis is in God's loving care Jacqueline David & Family

I'm very grateful to have known Pharis. He was always such a kind and fun-loving spirit and a light to us all. Sending love and prayers to the family and his dear friends. - Debra A.

I'm very grateful to have known Pharis. He was always such a kind and fun-loving spirit and a light to us all. Sending love and prayers to the family and his dear friends.

Sending prayer and words of encouragement to Pharis and his family! Anyone from UGA who was with BUGA... we all KNEW Pharis! He stood out! He was always so cool, so welcoming. It's hard to put into words the loss. God bless his family! To all of us who shared a time and space with Pharis; just know that we were blessed to know such a man!

Our sincerest condolences to the Roland family. Pharis was a great mentor when I worked with him and Boomfoundry back in the day. Hosting events together at UGA is one of the greatest highlights of my college career. I am forever grateful for the role he played in the BUGA community! Love, The Blackwell's

Sending love and prayers to the family.May God give you the strength to endure. He is now resting in the bosom of God. Love Rb and Eddie Mae Lewis and the Jordan Family