Bad News- The end of an era........

I am not sure if this is the correct forum for this, but I felt it would be okay. Dad would have wanted me to tell you guys.

We lost my dad this past Monday (3-23). For those of you who know him as "Rolls", then you know enough about him to know what a tragic loss this is for my family and alot of other folks who knew him through the years. The old goat passed quietly in his sleep Monday night. He had been over my place all day Sunday, harassing my wife and pestering the kids. I do not mean that in a bad way, we loved his peculiar ways of going about things. And being harassed, bothered, pestered, aggrivated, annoyed, and otherwise tormented by my father, brought my family many long days and nights of joy and laughter. When any of us were feeling a bit under the weather, dad could always get a laugh out of us anyway. He had a
way with people, a good way, a way which will be sorely missed.

It seems that the old man even managed to touch alot of lives on the online forums he was a part of, mainly being TSD. This site, and especially the particular thread where his little crew of outcasts from across the street hang out. You guys (and a few girls) gave him an escape. You all will never truly know how much he cared about you guys, and how much praise he offered for your parts in convincing him to give up the booze. These last months have been the best he ever had. He told me that himself a few weeks ago, and he gave alot of credit to his friends right here at TSD. Thank you for that, for it allowed him to become a part of the family again, and allowed my daughters to experience and enjoy thier "pop-pop".

I know my dad had some things set aside that he had sold on here. If you bought anything from him lately, send me a PM letting me know what you got, and I will send the stuff out sometime this week.

I do not really know what else to say. It is so hard to believe this is all really happening. Again, I want to thank all of you who were a friend to my father. It meant alot to him, and likewise to my family.

We will miss you, and always love you.



R.I.P
"Rollsshaver" 1934-2009

 

Cantankerous, but lovable ole soul he was. May he rest in peace. You honor us by sharing your sad news. Prayers and Condolences for you and your family.

 

My deepest sympathy and condolences. May God keep him forever in His shelter.

 

Deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

I'm sorry for the loss of your father. Nothing quite hits you like losing your Dad. Your family will be in my thoughts.

Peace be with you, Rolls.

 

God bless, during this hard moment in your lives, especially.

 

wow. may he rest in peace.

 

I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

Wow.
I'm pretty new around here and am still just getting to know a lot of the regulars, but I knew him as the "get off my lawn!" guy.

He'll be missed. My thoughts are with your family.

 

Jason, my prayers go out to you and your family. Your father was a beautiful, wonderful person that will be missed by many, including me.

If there is anything you need or anyway I can help please don't hesitate to ask.

In honor of Rolls

Everyone can "Go Suck Eggs"

We will miss you greatly Rolls.

 

You and your family have my deepest condolences. I'd only spoken with him a few times, but he seemed to be a great guy.

 

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm glad, very very glad, that you had a chance to get close to him again before he passed, though, and while I didn't know him closely I always enjoyed his presence here.

You have my deepest condolences.

 

I mentioned in HYD, and will say again here, my condolences to you and sorry for your loss. I know he was so excited for getting to spend time with the family the past few months, especially after bravely giving up his two biggest vices. For all of his crazy antics, and "questionable legality of behaviors", he had a good heart, that was evident in his dealings with folks.
I noticed a big change in his "language" and demeanor after his hospital visit, and something told me something was really wrong, and strange as it sounds, was halfway expecting this news, though I didn't want it to be true.
Again, may God bless your family with peace and joy that surpasses our understanding during this time.

 

May the Lord watch over you. You and your family are in our prayers.

 

I'm very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family.

 

My condolences Jason. He will be missed greatly. We will all have our time with him again in a much better place. god bless you and your family. RIP Rolls.

 

You have my sympathies. Know that your life is better for having been his son.

Jordan

 

He will be missed here.

My condolances to your family and those who knew him well.

Pam,

 

He will be missed.