Leon R. Rollins, Sr.

Leon R. Rollins, Sr., 75, of Coatesville, Pa., passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra Wilson Rollins.  

Born in Christiana, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice Miller Rollins.

An area resident his entire life, he had worked at the former Lukens Steel as a Furnace Operator, retiring in 1997 after 42 years of employment.  

Leon was a member of the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church of Atglen, where he served in multiple capacities, including trustee, steward, van driver, theologian, lawn caretaker, deacon and as a member of the men's choir.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by his son, Leon R. Rollins, Jr., husband of Charli, of Coatesville; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two siblings Irene, wife of Bill Robinson of Pittsburgh and Janet DeVault of Coatesville, two Aunts; Sara Miller, wife of Richard Ruth and Olive Taltoan and a host of adoring nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister, Ida Mae Wilkerson.

The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 11 AM at the Parkesburg United Methodist Church, 411 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Mt. Zion Cemetery of Atglen.  Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 9 until 11 AM at the Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com