Roland Bernard Richards was born in Logan, West Virginia, the youngest child of 14 children, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday October 19th, 2024.

Roland was a man of many talents including working as a master carpenter, avid fisherman, and accomplished musician. He served the Lord by ministering through his music at churches that he would attend including Crossroads Chapel & Harvest Time Church. He was also well respected in the bluegrass community and known as an expert dobro player. Roland was not only a man of musical talents, but of faith, always working hard to provide for his family and would give the shirt off his back if someone needed it.

He is survived by his wife Dottie, his two sisters, Nell and Sarah, two sons, Byron and Luke and his grandchildren, Taylor, Emily, Lillayna, Grace, Logan and Noah.

Roland touched the lives of so many.  Always hard working, he was dedicated to his family
always ensuring that needs were met.  He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.  He was famous for his signature smoked mullet dinners and for his musical talents that he used as not only entertaining friends, paid venues but also as a ministry tool.  Roland never missed an opportunity to tell is wife, children,grandchildren and everyone else that he loved them.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00pm Curlew Pioneer Cemetery 2213 Cathedral Drive, Palm Harbor, Florida 34683  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Dottie to help with covering funeral expenses and needs.