Roland Paul Efford

Born March 12, 1964, in Reno, Nevada to Bernard and Yoshi Efford, he graduated from Cape Fear Technical Institute with a degree in Electronics. He served in the U.S. Navy stationed on the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Roland was a very active parishioner of St. Therese Catholic Church, Wrightsville Beach, NC. He grew up in this parish and his love and passion was to serve others. Roland was a 4th degree Knight, Right to Life member, Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, Usher and involved in many other ministries. He was also a weekly volunteer at the Good Shepherd.

Roland was a generous and loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He did not know a stranger and will be greatly missed. We take comfort in knowing that he is with our Lord and Savior.

Roland is survived by many who loved him including his father, Bernard Efford, sister, Susan Gialenios, brother-in-law, Philip Gialenios, nieces, Gabrielle and Nikki, lifelong friends, Alan Dittmer and Rendell Parker III and Rendell’s children Jordan Elizabeth Parker (Roland’s goddaughter) and Sydney Ashton Parker.

Roland’s funeral mass will be Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, Wrightsville Beach. The family will hold a Visitation service on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Andrews Mortuary, 4108 S. College Rd, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Donations in Roland’s name can be made to either St. Therese Right to Life ministry or The Good Shepherd.