ALVIN BRYANT ROLLINS, age 83, of Decherd, Tenn., departed this life on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Rollins was born in Decherd, Tenn. on Nov. 4, 1936, to the late Emmett "Bud" Rollins and Jennie Hill Rollins.  Mr. Rollins last attended the Decherd Church of the Nazarene.  He was retired from the U.S. Army.  After his retirement he continued to work and was employed for approximately 25 years with T.V.A. and began his 2nd retirement.  He then went to work at Wal-mart in Tullahoma and worked there for 13 years. Mr. Rollins enjoyed fishing and working in his yard and it was said by his family that he had a "green thumb" and could make a weed bloom.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Rollins was preceded in death by his son, Randy.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret Castle Rollins, Son, Roger Dale Rollins and wife, Kelly of Estill Springs, Grandsons; Ryan Rollins and wife, Dana of Estill Springs, Josh Rollins of Pinellas Park, Fla. and Cameron Rollins of Estill Springs. Great-grandchildren, Josie, Lemmy, Lyric and McKenzie.

Visitation for Mr. Rollins will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Friday evening, September 18, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services.  Services are scheduled for 12:00 Noon, Saturday, September 19, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Brian Nave, officiating.

Interment will follow in the Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester with Military Honors bestowed.  Family and friends are serving as pallbearers.