Roland Michael Futrell, 62, Salisbury, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at his residence.

Roland was born Nov. 13, 1948, the son of the late Augusta Franklin Futrell and Esther Leonard Futrell. He attended Rowan County schools and China Grove High School. He attended China Grove Baptist Church, had worked for Premtec Inc., Salisbury Lumber Company and was a former volunteer member of the South Salisbury Fire Department.
Roland was an avid fisherman and a collector of Dale Earnhardt memorabilia.

In addition to his parents, Roland was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Cagle Futrell, on Feb. 19, 2007.

Survivors include daughters Jennifer Bullard and husband William of Kannapolis; stepdaughter Monica Brown of Midland; brother Richard “Rick” Futrell and wife Judy Ritchie; nephew David Scott Futrell of Salisbury; half sisters Dorothy Watts of North Wilksboro and Frances Russell of Greensboro; grandchildren Joshua Wayne Brown, Howard Craige Brown, William David Bullard, Alexus Majestic Bullard, Amy S. Brown.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 at the St. Pauls Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.

Service: Graveside Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Don Vest, pastor of Destiny City Church.

Carolina Cremation (formerly Evergreen Cremation Services) of Salisbury, NC is assisting the Futrell family. Online condolences may be made at www.mycarolinacremation.com.