Ronald Boyce Rolen

North Tazewell, VA- Ronald Boyce Rolen of North Tazewell, Virginia passed away after a lengthy illness on June 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born August 21, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents Orrin and Bessie Neal Rolen, and brothers Reggie and Dane. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Kathy Collins Rolen; children Steve Rolen; Stephanie Rolen and granddaughter McKenzie Arnett; Susan Palmer (Bruce) and grandchildren Bailey, Casey (J.D.), Bruce (Jordan), Bentlee and Micah, Jessica Blaylock (Will) and Cassidy, Sierra Daily (Tim), Mia and Annabelle. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Margaret McCormick, brother-in-law Dave Brewster (his early morning fishing friend) and wife Fay; brother-in-law Roger Collins (Leona); sisters-in-law Janet Payne (Don) and Tamela Collins. Nieces and Nephews: Tim Collins (Laura), Cheri Collins, Leandra, Ethan, Derek Poszich, Erika Meng (Michael), Addison, Jessica Huffman (Mark), Logan, Blake, Talen, Greg Payne (Donna), Emily, Isaac, and Aleigha. Special niece Angelia Chronister (David), Laken, and Tinley. Ron was lovingly called “Wap Wap” by his nieces. Ron attended Boissevain Full Gospel Church and was baptized in 2018. He loved the church and the church family loved him. He enjoyed helping and being in the church Christmas plays. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, scuba diving, four-wheeling, traveling, camping, and photography. His favorite trips were to Alaska to see all the animals and to Yellowstone. Ron attended Graham High School where he played football and basketball. He played basketball on church leagues until he was 56 years old. Ron was a retired owner of Trion Construction Company of Princeton, WV. He was in construction for 5O years and retired in 2018 from Hometown Grocers (Grants Super Market) due to illness. He took pride in his work, was a man of his word, had a talent for woodworking, could build furniture and fix just about anything. He was a friendly, well-liked, respected, and humble man who would help anyone. The viewing will be at Mercer Funeral Home in Bluefield, WV on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral services will be at Boissevain Full Gospel Church on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Friends may visit from 1pm to 2pm. Friends and family may visit from 1pm-2pm at the church. Pastors Vic and Mary Phillips, Reverend Harold Chinsolo, and nephew/Reverend Greg Payne will be officiating. Pallbearers are Ron Devor, Roger Pardue, Bailey Palmer, Rodney Kesler, J.D. Taylor and Lee Shelton. Honorary pallbearers are Derek Poszich, John Stacy, Dewayne Phillips, David Chronister, and Dr. Domingo Javier. Graveside rites will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Bluefield, VA immediately following the funeral service. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Ronald Bryce Rolen.

Ronald Boyce Rolen

August 21, 1942 - June 6, 2019