James H. Rollyson's Obituary
James H. Rollyson age 89 of Delray Beach, Florida formerly of #6 Via Lago in Boynton Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on August 27, 2014 with his family at his bedside. James was born on July 17, 1925 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Mr. William Rollyson and Vesta (nee Yoho) Rollyson. James graduated from Ironton High School in 1943 and served in World War II from 1943 - 1946. In 1944 he married his wife, Genevieve Belville and she birthed one child that they named Carla Sue. In 1948 James and his wife opened a small Venetian Blinds Factory in their garage in Ironton, Ohio and as his business grew more aluminum products were added, it was moved to the vacated Ironton News Building. The Business began to grow and a large Plant was constructed in Sheridan, Ohio in 1956. In 1971, James opened a subsidiary in Lantana, Florida; both Ohio and Florida Plants were sold in 1979. James' wife, Genevieve worked as Secretary and Treasurer of all of the Corporations and Business Ventures during their lifetime together. James was preceded in death by his daughter, Carla Sue Wolff on January 31, 2014 and two of his brothers, William Rollyson in 1987 and Bruce Rollyson in 1993. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel Belcher in 1992 and Alyce Hall in 2001 and two nephews, Derald Rollyson in 2001 and David Hall in 2006. James is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 70 years, Genevieve Rollyson; his three loved grandchildren, Brad Layne, Jami Ingham and Julie Passante; and his two treasured great grandchildren, Casey Laney and Mariya Castagneri. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and a host of friends and former business acquaintances. A Visitation will be held 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3691 Seacrest Boulevard, Lantana, Florida 33462, (561) 586-1237. An Entombment Service will be held 12:00 PM, Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Palm Beach Memorial Park Mausoleum, 3691 Seacrest Boulevard, Lantana, Florida 33462, (561) 585-6444 with the United States Coast Guard presenting Military Honors to the Family of James H. Rollyson. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to your favorite charity in Honor of James Rollyson. Online condolences can be shared at: www.palmbeachmemorial.com.
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