Richard ‘Rick’ Rollinson, 72, of Salem, passed away on November 17th, 2023 surrounded by his family.
He was born October 5th, 1951 in Salem, Illinois, to Ross and Leota (Mulvaney) Rollinson.
He is survived by his wife, Sheena Rollinson of Salem; Son: Alex (Kelly) Rollinson of Telluride, Co.; Daughters: Tonica (Trey) Anderson, of Carterville, Illinois and Sydney Rollinson, of Golden, Co.; Step-son: Cecil Bailey, of Granite City, Illinois; Step Daughters: Ellen (Chris) Bailey of Edwardsville, Illinois and Kristin Bailey, of Charleston, Illinois. One brother: Randy (Diane) Rollinson, of Chicago; Two sisters: Terry (Harry) Word, of Salem and Jeana (Jimbo) Berry, of Clinton, Ky; 5 grandchildren: Braiden Anderson, Bryce Anderson, Elli Bailey, Ansel Bailey and Caiden Collins, along his sisters-in-law: Valerie (Dennis) Daniels and Cathy (Mike) Brockie; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Rick is also survived by the mothers of his children, Jeanne Anne Horner, mother of Tonica, and Jane Phee Rollinson, the mother of Alex and Sydney. Not to be forgotten, he is survived by his favorite dog, Otis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother: Stephen Wayne Rollinson, and mother-in-law: Mary E. Young.
Rick was an owner/operator of Rollinson’s Home Center in Salem for 53 years. He enjoyed golfing, water and skiing, spending time on the water, and spending time with his family. Along with Rick, his family is proud of his 5 years of sobriety.
Per Rick’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 12:00 PM at the Salem First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission Salem and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Rankin Funeral Home, 310 North Broadway, P.O. Box 97, Salem, Illinois 62881 (618-548-1234), who is honored to be of service to the Rollinson family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland Funeral Homes Facebook page.
