Roland Douglas Stepney was born July 9, 1942 to the late Vernon and Eva Gaither Stepney in Thorpe, West, Virginia. Roland departed this life at St Ann's Hospital on October 18, 2024 at 11:18AM.
. He enlisted in the US Army upon graduation from high school. Upon his discharge from the Army, he met and married Betty Waters. Roland later retired from CMHA after 30 years. He was a faithful member and deacon of Upper Room Church of God.
Roland is preceded in death by son, Roland Stepney, Jr; grandson, Michael Orton; parents, Vernon and Eva Stepney; brothers, Romey and Willie Stepney.
Left to cherish his memory, devoted wife of 60 years; Betty Stepney, sons, Reggie Stepney , Kevin Stepney, and Gerald Stepney; 7 grandchildren, special friend, Bill Walters. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and church family.
Life Celebration 11AM Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Upper Room Church of God, 478 Kelton Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Family will receive friends 10AM until time of service. Interment with military honors, Eastlawn Cemetery, 1340 Woodland Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E Livingston Ave., Columbus,Ohio, ML Smoot, Direcor, 614-444-1463
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