Pete was born on March 26, 1934 in Winfield, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Roland and Bessie Barcroft along with his 3 siblings, Helen, Elizabeth and Billy.
He spent his youth roaming the piney woods of East Texas. As a teen he moved to Dallas where he met his beloved wife of 53 years, Patsy Whitten, who predeceased him in 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Roland Nickles, son-in-law, Phillip Nickles, granddaughter, Penni Nickles and two great granddaughters, Maybelle Kate and Nala Anne.
Pete served as a lifetime member of the Local 100 Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, where he spent many years working to build the skyscrapers that grace the Downtown Dallas skyline today.
Retiring early, at the age of 50, he returned to the piney woods of East Texas on Lake Cypress Springs, where he spent the next 32 years. He worked on many of the houses built around the lake, fished and loved and served his church, community, neighbors, family and friends.
Anyone who knew Pete, knew him to be quite the character who never met a stranger and enjoyed a bit of mischievousness. He possessed a quick wit and a sense of humor that won’t be soon forgotten.
There will be a private graveside service for Pete for the immediate family only. Please visit www.laurellanddallas.com to sign the online guestbook to leave your expressions of love and condolences to the Roland family.
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