- Date Of Birth: March 17, 1957
- Date Of Death: February 17, 2022
- State: Georgia
Michael L. “Mike” Rollins, age 64, passed away suddenly Thursday morning, February 17th, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by his was born and raised in Dalton, Georgia. Mike was the son of Leonard and Madgeline Rollins.
His life passion was his family and serving the Statesboro-Bulloch County Community as Director of the Statesboro Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department. He was instrumental in the development of Mill Creek Regional Park, Splash in the Boro, The S&S Railroad Bed Greenway, Agriculture Arena, and many other community projects throughout the years. Providing families and kids with opportunities to enjoy sports and the outdoors was something he took great pride in. He served as a past president of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association.
Mike served as past president of the Statesboro Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter and was an avid supporter or the Statesboro High School Baseball Boosters and Quarterback Club.
Mike was married to his college sweetheart, Cathy Rollins, for 39 years and had three sons. Michael (Erin) Rollins of Bluffton; Colton Rollins of Statesboro; and Haydon (Kaylie) Rollins also of Statesboro. He was known as Papa and his heart overflowed with love for all his grandchildren; McKendree Rollins, Gabriel Rollins, Lydia Rollins, Adaline Rollins, and Gracie Rollins.
He was also survived by a large family including his Father-in-law Cliff (Shirley) McKendree Sr.; Sisters – Karen (Randy) Patton, Lisa (James Green) Cowan; Brothers-in-law – Cliff (Lisa) McKendree Jr., Clayton (Stacey) McKendree; Aunt Evelyn Lowery: Uncle TW (Margie) Sosebee; Uncle Virgil Sosebee; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins on both sides of the family.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Rollins; mother, Madgeline Rollins; brother, Randall Rollins; Uncle, Albert (Rose) Rollins; Uncle, Andrew Lowery; and Mother-in-law Gladys McKendree.
