Fred D. Roland, age 83, of Tatesville Road, Everett, PA , died at 1:00 PM , Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 at home.

Mr. Roland was born in Clearville, PA on August 19, 1923, the son of the late Charles and Olive (McFarland) Roland. He was a toll collector for the PA Turnpike for 11 years, he was employed at Kelly Springfield in Cumberland, MD for 10 years, and then he retired from Bedford County Oil Company. Fred was a member of the Everett VFW Post # 2088, and the Everett American Legion Post # 8, a life member of the Air Defense Team, and he enjoyed woodworking.

Mr. Roland was a graduate of Everett High School Class of 1944, he served in the U.S. Army as a Cpl in WW II, having passed for pilot training and made 2nd LT.

Fred was the husband of Marjorie M. (Foor) Roland, whom he married on December 23, 1961.

In addition to his wife he is survived by Son- John husband of Brenda (Cornell) Roland, Everett; Son- Scott husband of Lezli (Miller) Roland, Everett; Daughter- Lisa wife of Dewy College, Everett; Cousin- Judy May-Bennett, Chambersburg. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren-Brandi Roland & fiancé Rich Owens, Tiffany Roland, Ashley College, Dustin College, Brandon College, and RG husband of Amanda (Swope) Taylor. He is also survived by several half brothers and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at Louis Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford, PA. at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 4th, 2007 with Rev. Richard B. Fluke II officiating.

Interment at Frame Church Cemetery, Black Valley.

Friends are invited to call Friday 4 - 8 PM at Louis Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford.

Graveside Military Rites Accorded by the Everett Honor Guard .