Winston Richard Rollison Jr.

Winston Richard Rollison, Jr., the only child of the late Kate M.(nee:Wilson) and Winston R. Rollison, Sr., was born on June 14,1941, in Richmond, Virginia. Winston was affectionately known as "JuKnuckle" by his parents and close family; and was called "Rolli ", "Rock", and "Rollison", by his friends and coworkers. He departed from this earthly realm on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016 (at 6:18 p.m.) at the Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center (Critical Care Unit) in Richmond ,Virginia. Winston attended the public schools of Richmond ,Virginia and graduated from Armstrong High School. He furthered his education at Norfolk State College (now Norfolk State University) , graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts in July 1965. While at Norfolk State College, he pledged and became a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Winston was reared in a Christian home. He was baptized as a child and until his early adulthood attended Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with his parents in Richmond. He later joined Fourth Baptist church on "P" Street in the Churchill section of Richmond. Winston enlisted in the United States Army in 1966 and was stationed at Fort Holabird, Maryland. He was assigned to the security Division of the U.S . Army Intelligence Command. He was honorably discharged in October 1968. While stationed at Fort Holabird , he met the former Carolyn J . Winegan, with whom he formed a bond. From this union, one son was born , Richard Winston Rollison. · He later met and married the former Judy Staten Banks. That union lasted 12 years. After leaving the United States Army, Winston remained in Maryland. He was employed by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation (Street Club Service Division) until his return to Richmond in 1972. He was later employed by Phillip Morris, USA, in Richmond, Virginia for over 25 years. He retired in 1998. He was an artist in his own right. He could be found painting in the wee hours of the morning. His home and his parents' home reflected his works and his strokes of genius. From time to time he would return to Norfolk State to assist with the creation of floats for parades and other occasions. Until later years, he enjoyed playing tennis. He always marveled at the fact that he had occasion to play tennis with the late renowned tennis great Arthur Ashe, who was from Richmond ,Virginia. He was quite the history buff, with a special interest in World War II. Some of his hobbies included building model ships and airplanes, collecting model trains and making furniture. He even dabbled at photography. Winston enjoyed traveling and spent a great deal of time touring the east coast throughout various states. Even though he was mostly quiet and reserved, he lived his life to the fullest. Winston leaves to mourn their loss: His son, Richard Winston Rollison, daughter-in-law, Anina Tripp Rollison ,three grandchildren, Ashli Lacole, Ananda Christen and Alexandra Ophelia; one great-grandchild ,Payton Avee, of Virginia Beach, VA.; special cousins Kate Scott, Lillian Evans, Jay Evans, and Edna Theresa Woolridge, of Richmond , VA.; Carolyn W. Franklin and her husband, James, of Baltimore, MD.; his devoted companion , Alice Fay Jones and her two daughters Theresa Reed and Felicia Bryant; Godchildren, Antonia Staten,Kevin and Terrie Davis, and others; special friends, John Davis (his childhood friend); Charles E. Brent, Joseph Spratley, Leroy "Mad Dog" Love, Wyoma Dee Staten and Yvonne Wright, all of Richmond, VA., and other relatives and friends.

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Winston Richard Rollison Jr.

June 14, 1941 - December 24, 2016