Elder James Earl Rollins Sr. was born November 25, 1953 to the late Otis Rollins and Corleaner Rollins in Columbia, MS.

Elder Rollins Sr was called home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2020 at 3:19 P.M. in Somerset, New Jersey.

Elder James Rollins Sr. was the third child of 4 children, two preceded him in death(Lawrence Rollins-brother and a sister Bessie Watts).  Elder Rollins Sr. graduated from Wesley Ray High School in 1972.  During his high school years, he was a exceptional athlete and loved animals.  Elder Rollins Sr. was a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist where he gave his life to GOD at an early age.

Elder James Rollins Sr was united in holy matrimony in April of 1976 to his late beautiful wife, Marie Conerly Rollins.  Soon after, the beautiful couple relocated to New Brunswick, New Jersey where they joined and fellowshipped at Progressive COGIC under the leadership of Elder H. Burwell.

Elder Rollins Sr. was employed at Rutgers University in New Jersey as a police officer, from April 1978 to his retirement in March of 2008 leaving behind 40 years of gainful employment.

Elder Rollins Sr, leaves to cherish his memories, four children, Joshua (Devetta) Rollins, James (Denise) Rollins Jr, both of Baton Rough, LA Isaiah (Miquelita) Rollins, of Fredricksburg VA, Coleaner Rollins Chiles of Somerset New Jersey, Thirteen grandchildren, Lavonne (Jay) O'Neal, Destiny, Vanessa, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Eveah, Andre, Andreah, Keyera, Jamal, Anthony, Sean, and a great grandchild;La'lilah one sister Bertha Rollins Francis, a brother-in-law Marvin Francis Sr. of Baton Rouge, LA; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Elder James Rollins was preceded in death by his wife Marie Conerly Rollins, his parents; Otis and Corleaner Rollins; a brother, Lawrence Rollins and a sister; Bessie Rollins Watts.