Roland Devine was born on January 5, 1948, in Clearwater, Florida to Sam Devine, Sr. and Dorothy Devine. Roland was a graduate of Pinellas High School, Class of 1966. He continued his education at Texas Southern College for two years. Roland played golf and was on the swim team. He was Class President and played in the band.

Roland was drafted and served his country honorably in the United States Navy on the Navigator Enterprise for four years. After receiving an Honorable Discharge, Roland became employed with Winn Dixie, Marv’s Meats and later, Roland’s Meat Market. He was a member of the Elks.

Roland will be affectionately remembered as loving to work in his yard, watching football and westerns and playing solitaire.

Roland Devine departed from this earthly life on April 22, 2024, in Clearwater, Florida.

He is predeceased by his parents, Sam Devine, Sr. and Dorothy Devine, daughter, Rolanda Devine, brothers, Arthur Devine and Sam Devine, Jr. and sisters, Edith Burney, and Veronica Devine.

Cherished memories will be treasured by…

Wife of 25 years: Henrietta Jones

Son: Christopher D. Devine

Daughters: Mary A. Devine and Lizandrea C. Devine

Brothers: Joseph Devine and Michael Devine

Sister: Gloria Devine

Grandchildren: Kahlea, Kelli, Lashonda, Christopher (Elle), Jhonae, Aniya, Jason, Nicholas, Jordan, Jeyden, Justice, Harmony, Miquan and LeeˊAsia

Nine great-grandchildren

Aunts: Elizabeth Hundley, Alberta Loftis and Geraldine Lewis

Uncle: Robert Dunson

Sisters-in-law: Mary Lynn Devine and Dorothy J. Devine

Extended family: Tanya Jones, Terry Lamar (Melissa), Rose, Ida, Elaine, Christine, Maudess, Walter, Shirley, Shentrela Diggins

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Public Viewing: Friday, May 3, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 1012 Pennsylvania Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33755.

Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 1012 Pennsylvania Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33755.

Interment will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513.

Entrusted Care to Smith Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756, 727-442-2388.