Eric Rolen
Eric Steven Rolen, 35, of Decatur, left the loving arms of his earthly family and went into the loving arms of his heavenly family on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
Eric loved to laugh and have fun with his friends and family, and if you knew him he was always finding ways to make you laugh.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Luther and Anna Mae Rolen-Mayfield, Walter and Mary Alice Daniels; step-grandfather: J.D. Mayfield; three aunts: Wanda Mayfield, Cathy Turner, Pearl Daniels; three uncles: Randal Rolen, Lonnie Renfro, Buddy Harrison.
He is survived by his loving parents: Gary and Darlene Rolen; big sister: Kimberly Rolen; three aunts: Juanita Branham, Frances Harrison, Shirley Renfro; two uncles: Eugene Daniels, Sammy Branham; many cousins who he loved dearly; best friend: Dekota Moore; very special, loving, and constant companion: Bella, his dog.
In lieu of flowers, please make your donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
The family sincerely asks you share your memories or comments at the celebration of life service and/or on the Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services website.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 15, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services with the Reverend David Thompson, the Reverend Curtis Walden, and the Reverend Richard Tallent. Pallbearers will include Chris Moore, Dennis Womack, Greg Branham, Dekota Moore, David Moore, Jordan Rolen, and Honorary: Bill Ellis.
Interment will be held on Wednesday, June 16, at 11a.m. in the Community Baptist Church Cemetery in Niota. The funeral home will be open at 9:30 a.m. if you would like to pay your respects before going to the cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service.
Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Rolen family.