Terry Roland, 52, of Jesup, Georgia died October 3, 2012 at home.
Terry was born June 14, 1960 in Jesup, Georgia to Sherwood Dean and Diane Harper Roland. He attended Glynn Academy and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the College of Coastal Georgia. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Nursing from Armstrong Atlantic State University and enjoyed his career as a nurse practitioner with Dr. Robert Pumpelly in Jesup for 17 years.
He loved car rides with his family, vacationing in the Smoky Mountains, and Georgia Bulldog football. He spent many afternoons fishing and taking nature photography with his wife and children. Throughout his life, Terry cared passionately about his family and about his patients. He never missed the opportunity to make a good pun.
Terry is survived by his wife, Anne Roland, and by his 3 children. His daughter, Bethanne Chapman, is married to Billy Chapman and works for a public accounting firm in Greenville, SC. His daughter, Kati Roland attends Valdosta State University and is obtaining her Master’s of Education degree. His son, Zackary Roland, works for Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center in Brunswick. Terry is also survived by his mother, Diane Roland, of Jesup and by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held at Parkway Church of God in Jesup from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, October 5, 2012. A ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. A private interment will be at Little Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
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Howard & Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I will miss Terry (he was such a sweet young man). If I can help in any way please let me know. May God bless you with His perfect peace.
I am so sorry about Terry’s passing. He was a wonderful and kind person. He always had time to sit down and discuss my concerns as a patient.
Words cannot express the sorrow we have for his loss. May God bless you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Ann & family, What a shock to learn of Terry’s passing. We will always remember his kind, compassionate & understanding personality as he attended to our health issues. His “bedside manner” was beyond criticism. We, and so many others, have been blessed to have him in our lives…….will miss him very much. God has graced our lives with this special person. Indeed, he leaves a great legacy. Our prayer is that you all will lean upon the giver & sustainer of life, our Lord Jesus Christ, now & on your future journey.
Anne and Family:
May the lord be with you all during this difficult time. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. We pray that God will give you strength and somehow soothe your broken hearts. Terry was much loved, admired, respected and will be greatly missed.
Terry touched in very positive ways the lives of so many. He will leave a void in many of our lives in one way or another. I pray for his family that each of you take comfort in knowing he was loved by so many. God bless and comfort you.
Terry, was a very special person. We were so shocked to hear of his passing. He will be missed by all that new him. We have been seeing Terry for the pass seven years. and know I will miss him a lot.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ann and family, we are saddened by your unexpected loss. He was such a great nurse and later Physicians Assist and our “Doctor” of choice over the years. I will never forget the kindness and compassion he had with my late mother over the many years she was a patient at the practice. The extra time, kindness and compassion he showed me after her death was above and beyond anything I could have asked for during my grieving process in dealing with her loss. He will be greatly missed by many in this community.
Ann, words can’t express how sorry I am about Terry, he will be greatly missed, he was my Doctor and my family and friends. He was so kind and made you feel you were important to him. May God bless you and your family, he has left a void with his patients and with the hospital employees. There will never be another Terry, it was a privilege to have known him. God Bless.
Not enough words to express how saddened we are to have learned that Terry had died this morning. We pray that you, Terry’s family, take comfort in knowing that Terry was loved so much by so many. He will be greatly missed. We send prayers that you each will feel the arms of Jesus carrying you through these days and days to come.
Dear Family: Terry was a comfort to us during the passing of Mrs. Nelray and he shared our loss as we share yours now. He was a great person and our family trusted him and looked forward to seeing him at visits. He always had great things to tell us about his family and I know you will miss him so much. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all and may God give you the strength you need during this time of great loss.
Ann & family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Terry was the best person, it was a privilege & a honor to know him. When I would go to see him he would make you feel so comfortable, & Terry would explain what was wrong with his patients. Terry had a heart of gold. He will be missed. Jesup will not be the same nor will Pumpelly office either. Ann you are in my thoughts & prayers. May God be you & your family.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss and send our deepest heartfelt sympathy. Sending you love and hugs!
Terry was our doctor and he was always kind and good to us, we will miss him so much, God bless his family.
Terry was my doctor and was there when I needed him, I will be praying for his family and friends.
Ann, Bethanne, Kati and Zack
Words cannot express our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Terry was a colleague and friend who was greatly loved by his patients. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Anne, Bethanne, Kati, and Zack:
May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you! Terry was an awesome father-so supportive especially if ACT ran over time. A wonderful person who always took the time to listen. He provided much for a community who came to depend upon him for their care! Praying that God will give ya’ll comfort, strength, and the knowledge that he will be greatly missed! Thoughts and prayers!
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Terry was a great man and he will be missed greatly. I have been a patient of his for years and he always went above and beyond to take care of me and my family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. I can still see Terry’s big grin when he would talk about his kids and how he spoiled them. He always referred to Bethanne’s red corvette as the “best babysitter” going. If she didn’t get the grades then she couldn’t drive it. He loved Zach enough to hand him $40 for a date with no strings attached. He would give money Kati for her latest adventure. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, patients, and community.
Sorry for your loss. Terry was a wonderful person loved by all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry will be greatly missed. He really and truly cared about all his patients. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children, family, and many friends.
Ann & Kids, Terry was the best, He would put up with Corkys “list”, then tell him what he thought about the list, lol I think he was the only one Corky ever trusted with the care of his life, and lately that hadn’t been easy, We will be lost without him. He put up with alot of trash talkin, but would laugh right along,Then would tell stories about his family that would make us all laugh. Terry was a instrument of God’s hands and he was blessed But more importantly We were blessed by knowing him as Our Doctor and our Friend. We won’t be able to look at “COKE STUFF” without thinkin of him. We’re gonna miss him, Especially Corky. God Bless you Ann and your kids, if you need us just call, We’ll be here.
Goodbye Terry “doc” we gonna miss you.
We Loved Terry very much we will miss him so much. but we know Jesus Loved him even more . and was ready to bring terry home.our prayers goes out to his wife & kids & mother.terry reminded me of myself he never met a stranger,always was joking making people laugh we LOVE you ALL.. Ricky & Janice Welch
I had not known Terry very long but he was such a compationate person. He was highly recommended by many that spoke of his sweet to the point and kind nature. He had helped me where other doctors had not. I will truely miss him. Ms. Ann and family I will be praying for Gods comfort for you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Terry in his younger days when he and my brother Bruce Lane were good friends. Such a nice young man who was a joy to be around. From what I understand, he never lost those qualities. My prayers are with you and your family.
Terry i will miss your sweet smile..Terry was the rock @ Pumpellys OFFICE we will miss him. Rest In Peace
Ann & family, What can be said ??? Please know that many of prayers have been sent for you & your family ! There are numerous broken hearts & tears shed by his passing ! I think of so many wonderful memories of Terry, his infectious smile, his enchanting personality, the warm caring & compassion that he gave to his patients;as well as co-workers, his none judgemental ways, his vast amount of medical knowledge (to most of us Terry was our Doctor),& so much more…. I am sured of one thing , Terry loved his family & was very much proud of his children ! ( you didn’t even have to ask) I would like to believe that Terry is smiling, although with mixed feelings, as he looks down upon us from heaven. He would say not, but Terry will always be a legend to many ! What a wonderful person to have known!!! We all have been blessed in so many ways by Terry, just being Terry! I pray that that Lord will give you all comfort at this sad time.I hope that everyone touched by Terry is able to look up to heaven & thank God for sharing such a wonderful outstanding man with us !. We will never know why it was his time to go, but we will be assured of knowing that we have a bright, shining, loving angel in heaven ! Terry in your 52 years, you have blessed, comforted, & shared more than your imagination could have ever grasp ! WHAT A TESTIMONY TO THE WAY YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE !!! Thanks for sharing your life in such a gallant way!!! With much love & appreciation of knowing Terry ! Kim Thompson,James R & Dot Thompson family
Anne and Family, we are so saddened for your loss. Terry always showed such compassion and concern with our health issues,always had a joke and a laugh too.Even though going to the doctor isnt something to look forward to, you did.He was such a precious man, always professional and caring,would have to give him an A+ for his bedside manner.You all are in our hearts and prayers, God bless.
Ann & Family – We know that words do not bring very much comfort at this time, so we will continue to pray. Terry was a blessing to us and we will miss him greatly. He was always there when we needed any help or anything. Terry had a way of putting other peoples needs first. All of my memories are all good ones. All of our love and prayers – Joey,Amanda,Nicole,andVikki
Sorry for you loss. Terry will be missed by lots of people that loved him. May you find peace and comfort in your time of need. May the Lord be with all the family. Dot
Ann and children, So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a very special and caring man and will be missed by many. May God confort you in the difficult days ahead.
Dear Anne and Family,
Oh my goodness…where to start…I met Terry first at WMH..he became my health care provider and a dear friend. He was loved by so very many people and I pray that you, his loving family, are comforted by knowing that so many people loved and admired him. He would always come into the hospital with a smile, no matter if he was feeling good or not. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him…
God Bless You All…….Barbara
Ann, I am very sorry about your loss of Terry. He was a wonderful person and friend. He always had time to sit and talk with his patients. I will always miss him at the doctor’s office. You and your family are in my prayers.
Ann and family, I am so sorry for your loss and was privileged to have known such a genteel man. He was so gracious and patient, there was never a patient I ever knew that came into Dr. Pumpelly’s office that did not know, love and trust him with their health and their lives on a personal level. He was admired and loved by many and comforted those who needed it. He was a gift and will be missed by all who knew him. You and your family are in my family’s thoughts and prayers.
Ann & Family, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with each and every one of you. Terry was a wonderful person inside and out. He will be missed by lots of people and his patients will miss him to.. He was My Doctor and my friend. Terry, may you rest in Peace and God Bless You.
Ann, Terry was a wonderful person and no one has to tell you that, cause you and his kids was his life. May God be with you thru the hard times ahead. Prayers are with You!
Kathy
Anne, Bethanne, Kati, and Zach,
Words will never be adequate to express my condolences. Terry was a great person who has left a huge void in this community. My prayers are with you all today and as you learn to walk through the difficult days, weeks, and years to come. His legacy will continue through the lives of his patients and those he loved the most — his family. Once when Bethanne, Kati, and Zach were attending Calvary, our youth department experienced very difficult circumstances. I was able to share a verse with one of the girls and I pray that you all can find some comfort in it now. Psalm 34:18 “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and heals those who are crushed in spirit.”
We are so sorry for your loss. Terry was a fine person. He will truly be missed. He was always so friendly. He has touched so many lives with his wit, compassion and dedication to the community.
Harry and I will miss Terry as our “doctor”. He was a wonderful and compassionate man! Many times we would have 1 0r 2 of our grandchildren with us and he would tell them to let him check to see if they had a heart! He was definately one of a kind. Rest in Peace Terry! May God Bless and Comfort your family. Harry and Anna Lane
Ann, My heart is breaking for you and your family. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are in, but please know this, you and your family are surrounded by the love of many. We are here praying for you and offering whatever comfort you may need. Terry touched many lives and his gentle caring way has heaven rejoicing in his arrival. We will miss him, but I know he is looking out for all of you and all of us. Hugs and blessings. Jan
To the Roland Family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy. The kindness , compassion and wittiness he showed, I will miss greatly. May God strengthen and keep not only during your time of sorrow , but always. Larkie
Our prayers are with you…..
Terry was a very compassionate man he cared about all his patients.no matter where you was he spoke. he will always be missed.
Terry was really a great guy. I’ve been a patient of Dr.Pumpelly for about a year now and have several medical problems. After one visit with Terry, he became my “doctor” and if I couldn’t see him on a particular day, then the appointment would just have to be made on a day he was available. I’ve had several doctors in my life time and Terry was the most caring and sincere I’ve ever met. He is the only one I know of that would actually work after hours on a remedy for a problem I was having. Because of bad situations happening in my life, about a month ago I became very depressed. I talked with Terry about this and told him I just wanted to go to sleep and never to wake up. He was a very big help and very sincere at that time and made me promise I would do nothing stupid and would come back to see him the next week. I actually believe that Terry Roland saved my life on that day. Thanks, Terry… It really hurts that you’re gone and I’ll really miss you !!
Terry was a big teddy with a heart of gold. When he was with one of his patients, he treated them as if they were the only patient he had. He really listened to his patients and they could talk to him about anything. He really cared about his patients. Ann and his children are in our prayers.
I am so sorry to learn of Terry’s passing. He was so helpful to our family in caring for my dad. My sincere sympathy to his family and to the many patients he leaves behind
I saw Terry as the consmmaute gentle. He took care of me and my family with the utmost care and compassion. We could not have asked to be treated any better than Terry treated us. I believe that is the way all his patients and coworkers felt about him. His untimely passing will leave a void in all our lives. The Roland’s will be in our prayers. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. That’s what Terry would have done for us.
Anne,
As I told you at the beauty shop and Friday, I love Terry like he was my little brother! He was always so very kind, patience, caring, and I could go on for ever about his character! You had a very special husband that love his family, his patience, life and all those he came in contact with. This love for people showed in his work and the smile on his face.
My mother loved him dearly and he was always so kind to her. I remember him crying right along with the rest of us when he and Robbie had to tell her she had cancer and it was bad. He had such a big heart! He will be missed by so many.
You and the children have so many wonderful memories to cling too! I hope this will be comfort to your hurting hearts. I do not know personally but I can remember my mother saying those days ahead will be hard. If you ever need an ear…or just want to ride around or go out of town…please pick up the phone and call me. 912-586-6728. You and the children will be in my prayers every day and night.
I love you all! Jill W. Harris
Dear Anne and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Terry, although I haven’t seen either of you in many years, I think of you often and am very saddened to hear this. Terry could always bring a smile to anyone’s face no matter what the situation and he was loved by many. There was no doubt ever how much he loved you and your family. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheryl Blanton Prendergast
Oh Bethanne – I am so sorry! Your Dad was so young and this is such a shock. All I can do is send lots of love to you all. So glad I have met your siblings. Please give your mother my love.
Patti
I’m as so sorry to hear about Terry’s passing. Have known Terry for a long time. He was like a brother to me. I’m Danny’s twins sister. He will truly be missed.
Donna