Dr. John Gilbert Roland

Dr. John Gilbert Roland, 91, of Winston-Salem passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday August 4, 2021 at Forsyth Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Dr. Gary Chapman officiating. 

He was born on June 14, 1930, in Winston-Salem to William Reuben and Nellie Briles Roland.  He married Louise Strupe on September 7, 1950. Dr. Roland served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. 

Dr. Roland was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Louise Strupe Roland; two sons, John G. Roland, Jr. (Janie), and David Strupe Roland (Apryl); two grandchildren, John Joseph Roland (Christina) and Anna Louise Roland; and four great-grandchildren, John Joseph II, Barrett Daniel, Walker Earl and Dakota Joseph.