Roland Thomas Adams

Roland Adams, age 84, of Lakeland passed away on June 13, 2022.
A native of Crestview, Florida, he was son the of the late William Jack and Nancy Adams.
He is survived by his children, Joseph "Darrell" Touchton (Kris), William Jack (Diane) Adams, Tracy Adams Chaves, and Jeffery Roland (Maritza) Adams. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Candice (Jason), Chris, Aubrey, JT, Sierra, Garron, Kendall, Adella and great grandchildren, Aaron, Annabelle, Kayson and Easton. He leaves behind his siblings, William Paul "Rosey" Adams, Eugene Jackson "Buster" Adams and Donald Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Vivian Faye and his brother Billy Joe Adams.
Roland worked as an industrial paint contractor for OB Cannon & Sons for many years and was a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT). He was also a member of Northside Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed freshwater fishing, hunting, bluegrass and flea markets. He loved his family and absolutely adored his grandchildren. He was devoted to his loving wife, Vivian, for 50 years before she passed away in 2015. He was truly a saint, a humble man, caring for others before himself. It was impossible to find a single person to say anything bad about Roland. Everything was "Cool beans", and he lived his life according to: Family, Fishing & Faith.
The family will receive friends Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Lanier Funeral and Cremation Services, 717 Griffin Road, Lakeland, FL 33805. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM
A graveside service with military Honors will be held at 12:30 at Oak Hill Burial Park, 4620 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lanier.care.

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