Michael S Roller, Sr.
January 10, 1955 ~ April 2, 2023
ROCKY MOUNT – Michael S. Roller, Sr., age 68, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Born in Ashland County, Ohio on January 10, 1955, he was the son of the late Marion Eugene Roller and Jo Anne Roesel Roller.
Michael enjoyed watching sports such as, football and baseball. He did participate in wrestling back when he was in high school. Michael was a proud retired Army veteran with 3 years of active duty and 22 years in the reserves. He was a Master Sargent and Military Police and has been stationed in Korea. He married the love of his life Ok on August 7, 1974 and they spent the next 48 years living a wonderful life together. They loved to travel in their down time to different casinos. They lived in Ashland Ohio until 2006, when the company Michael worked for Hospira closed and moved to Rocky Mount to reopen as Pfizer. Michael had dedicated over 40 years to the pharmaceutical industry. Michael loved to hunt and fish. Above all, his most cherished memories will be those spent with his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather; and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Ok Youn Roller; his daughter, Jenny Coubal of Ohio; his sons, Kelly Roller of Colorado and Michael Roller, Jr. of Germany; his grandchildren, Elizabeth Roller, Alexa Coubal, Joanna Roller, Brandon Roller, Kayla Coubal, Selina Roller, Dominic Roller, Lukas Roller, and Markus Roller; his sister, Jeanne Roller of Ohio; and his brother, Marion Roller of Ohio.
Funeral services will be held on Friday April 7,2023 at 1:00 pm at the Heyl Funeral Home.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday April 6, 2023 at the Heyl Funeral Home from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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I first met Mike when he came to work in Rocky Mount for Hospira in the Flex Department and he was always in a great mood and could make you laugh no matter what kind of day you were having. This world has lost a great man that made it brighter and he will be missed by all that got to him and love him.
Ajima and the Roller Family,
We are so sorry for you loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. May God fill your hearts with warmth and solace from the sweet memories of Michael. Peace be with you.
The Yong Im Adams Family.
I went to school with Mike for 12 years. Knew his parents and siblings. I’m sending prayers of comfort to his family. So sorry to hear of his passing. I saw him at the last high school reunion. So glad I went.
We were honored to be his neighbors. Our love and respect – Jack and Anne Robbins, Turner and Jaclyn Votipka, and others on Amherst Road
So sorry for your loss. Sending condolences to the family. Mike Roller was a great supervisor. It was a joy to work with him. He treated all his employees the same.
I am so sorry to find out about Mike. I worked with him at Hospira. Shared many memories about ponds and work at Abbott. My condolences.
Q: How did you meet Michael?
A: Mike and I started at Hospira in Rocky Mount the same day. I enjoyed working with Mike. He and I both had ponds in our backyard and I looked after his when he was not able to. Mike was a great guy and a good friend. He is missed by lots. See you in Heaven some day.