Francis Roland Earnest's Obituary
Francis Roland Earnest, age 80, of Leesburg, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
Roland was born in Miami, Florida on September 21, 1941 to Solon and Clara Earnest. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Leesburg. His love of God, family and country characterized his life and made him an inspiration to all .
Roland was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite teams in action, including the Miami Hurricanes, Miami Dolphins, and the Miami Marlins.
He is survived by: his son Thomas Earnest of Leesburg, Florida and daughter Monica Richards of Deland, Florida; four grandchildren: Brianna Gaitan of Ocklawaha, Florida, William Scott II of Fort Bliss, Texas, Allyssa Scott of Indiana, and Christian Scott of Indiana; and brothers: Curtis Earnest of Canton, Georgia, Robert Earnest of Wauchula, Florida, Richard Earnest of Leesburg, Florida, and Wayne Earnest of Leesburg, Florida.
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