Howard E. Rollins, Sr.

Howard Edward Rollins Sr., of Huntsville Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 yrs. Shirley Francis Rollins and his daughter Kim Rollins. 

He was the loving father of 4 other children, Cynthia Jolly, Howard Rollins Jr., Scott Rollins, and Todd Rollins. He was a grandfather of 8 to Dennis Rollins, Diamond Dillon, Amber Thompson, Evan Rollins, Howard Rollins III, Brandy Crowe, Brandon Rollins and Emma Rollins. He was also great grandfather to 15 children.

He served in the US Navy from 1953-1957.

Howard’s passion in life was getting on the water with his boat and catching Maryland Blue Crabs. He would bring them home, steam them, and dump them on the kitchen table for all to enjoy. He could sit for hours picking those crabs. His other passion was for watching pro wrestling. He would mark every event on the calendar, so he wouldn't miss anything.

Since moving to Tennessee, he enjoyed sitting on the porch, watching the birds, and had a great interest in watching the vegetable gardens grow.

He will be missed by all, but never forgotten. May he rest in peace with his wife during his second journey.

His request was cremation.

West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Howard Edward Rollins, Sr.

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