Leo "Merle" Rolland Sr.

October 19, 1948 - June 26, 2021

Mr. Leo "Merle" Rolland, Sr. of Cherry Valley, Arkansas, died on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at his home. Merle was born in Wynne, Arkansas, on October 19, 1948, to the late John Leo and Annie Muriel Bricker Rolland. He was a retired farmer and mechanic. Merle also worked for Halstead for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed keeping a Model A tractor up and running and passed his passion for old tractors to his grandchildren. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He is survived by his children, Gail Murphy and husband Kelly of Iuka, Mississippi, Merle Rolland, Jr., Mark Rolland of Cherry Valley, grandchildren, Tyler Jett and wife Lindsey of Pangburn and Collin Ray Rolland of Wynne, brothers, Scott Rolland of Brentwood, Texas, Leslie Rolland and John Rolland both of Cherry Valley, Jackie Rolland of Luxora, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Rolland in 2021, parents, John Leo and Annie Muriel Rolland, and brothers, David and Carl Rolland. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, at Kernodle Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, at Kernodle Funeral Home, at 2 PM with Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial will be in Bowers Cemetery in Cherry Valley, Arkansas. Honorary Pallbearers will be Oussie Caudell, Fred Schweighart, Tommy Sanders, Ricky Johnson, J. D. Hodge, Marcus Flores, Wyatt Hardin, Brian Imboden and Cash Hardin. Memorials may be made to Bowers Cemetery Fund at any First Financial Bank or to a charity of their choice.