Home > United States of America > New Hampshire > Carroll County > Conway > Drew Family Cemetery > Dr Alfred Brooks Rollins Jr.

Dr Alfred Brooks Rollins Jr.

View larger map

Birth	:	28 May 1921 Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, USA
Death	:	20 Feb 2013 Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Drew Family Cemetery, Conway, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.9374280, -71.0999050
Plot	:	39
Description	:	Son of alfred B Rollins Sr and Clarissa (Jack) Rollins. NORFOLK, Va. - Dr. Alfred Brooks Rollins Jr., born May 28, 1921, in Presque Isle, Maine, to Clarissa (Jack) and Alfred B. Rollins Sr., died Feb. 20, 2013, in Norfolk, Va., at the age of 91. He was the cherished husband of Helen Jones since 1981. He is survived by children, John D. Rollins (Debbie) of Cheshire, Conn., James S. Rollins (Cynthia Van Zandt) of Portsmouth, N.H., and Nancy J. Rowell (Willard) of Highgate, Vt.; grandsons, Daniel Rollins (Allison Burr), Andrew Rollins (Lauren), and... Read More	Son of alfred B Rollins Sr and Clarissa (Jack) Rollins. NORFOLK, Va. - Dr. Alfred Brooks Rollins Jr., born May 28, 1921, in Presque Isle, Maine, to Clarissa (Jack) and Alfred B. Rollins Sr., died Feb. 20, 2013, in Norfolk, Va., at the age of 91. He was the cherished husband of Helen Jones since 1981. He is survived by children, John D. Rollins (Debbie) of Cheshire, Conn., James S. Rollins (Cynthia Van Zandt) of Portsmouth, N.H., and Nancy J. Rowell (Willard) of Highgate, Vt.; grandsons, Daniel Rollins (Allison Burr), Andrew Rollins (Lauren), and Scott Rollins (Caitlin); two granddaughters, Hannah Van Zandt Rollins, and Elizabeth Rowell (Andrew Porwitzky); great-grandchild, Xavier; sister, Marjorie Myer (Robert) of Florence, Ky.; half brothers, Christopher and Richard Rollins of Florida; four nieces and one nephew; and sister-in-law, Mary Burkhart, and nephew, Harry Burkhart, of Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ernestine McMullin in 1972; and his second wife, Faith Kenyon Prior in 1979. Al grew up in Hartford, Conn., and graduated with honors from Hartford High. His college career was launched at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. Upon graduation in 1942, Al enlisted in the Army Air Corps as a private and served in the 450th Bomb Group, 720th Bomb Squadron in Manduria, Italy. He was honorably discharged from the service as First Lieutenant, after 50 successful missions. Our country's first black army pilots flew cover for these missions, and Al appreciated just how well they did their job. For his valor, Al received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with four clusters. He returned to Wesleyan after the war, and received an M.A. in History in 1946. He continued his graduate education at Harvard University and received a Ph.D. in 1948. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Chi Psi. Al began his lifetime of teaching as an Instructor at New Paltz State Teachers College in l948, and was a full professor when he left in 1963. In 1963, he became Chair of the History Department at SUNY at Binghamton. In 1967, he moved to the University of Vermont as a Professor, and soon became Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences then Vice President for Academic Affairs. In 1976, he arrived at Old Dominion University as the University President and led the university until 1985. He left the Presidency in 1985 and returned to teaching history at ODU, until he retired in 1991. A memorial service will be held at Old Dominion University, Webb Center, on Friday, March 8, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. Burial will take place later this spring in Al's family cemetery in Conway, N.H. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hdoliver.com. Published in The Burlington Free Press on March 2, 2013

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Dr Alfred Brooks Rollins Jr.'s memorial?
Dr Alfred Brooks Rollins Jr.'s memorial is located at: Drew Family Cemetery, Conway, Carroll County, USA.
When did Dr Alfred Brooks Rollins Jr. death?
Dr Alfred Brooks Rollins Jr. death on 20 Feb 2013 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr Alfred Brooks Rollins Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 43.9374280
Longitude: -71.0999050

Family Members:

Parent

Clarissa Elizabeth Jack Rollins

(1895 - 1964)

Spouse

Faith Kenyon Rollins

(1920 - 1979)

Siblings

Marjorie Elaine Rollins Myer

(1925 - 2016)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Drew Family Cemetery
Conway, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9374280, -71.0999050

2. Dolloff
Conway, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9443525, -71.0954582

3. Allard Cemetery
Madison, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9405910, -71.1113150

4. George Merrow Cemetery
Madison, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9278830, -71.1162320

5. Emerson Cemetery
Madison, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9221000, -71.1224000

6. Stark Road Cemetery
Conway, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9580560, -71.0855560

7. Colby Cemetery
Madison, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9317500, -71.1337670

8. Keith Gravesite
Eaton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9579400, -71.0791500

9. Glines Hill Cemetery
Eaton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9105500, -71.0889300

10. Jones Cemetery
Eaton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9310600, -71.0595400

11. Littlefield Annis Family Plot
Madison, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9526000, -71.1357000

12. Eaton Center Cemetery
Eaton Center, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9087000, -71.0801000

13. Bachelder Cemetery
Eaton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9140200, -71.0643600

14. Potter Cemetery
Conway, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9490000, -71.0523000

15. Snowville Cemetery
Eaton Center, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9109250, -71.0617630

16. Saint Margaret of Scotland Memorial Garden
Conway, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9762710, -71.1175600

17. Mooney Burying Ground
Madison, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9057170, -71.1361500

18. The Majors Cemetery
Madison, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9143000, -71.1475500

19. Palmer Cemetery
Eaton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8973200, -71.0803000

20. Drew-Kenneson Cemetery
Eaton Center, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9038890, -71.0572220

21. Conway Village Cemetery
Conway, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9823880, -71.1211030

22. Littlefield-Bean Cemetery
Eaton Center, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9205560, -71.0372220

23. Elwell Cemetery
Eaton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8905200, -71.0819300

24. Kenison Cemetery
Madison, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9025500, -71.1479330