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Robert Herbert Rollins, 99, Vero Beach

Robert Herbert Rollins, 99, died Jan. 31, 2013, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.

He was born in Prince William County, Va., and lived in Vero Beach for 64 years, coming from Falls Church, Va.

He was in the citrus and ranching industry in Indian River County.

He was a charter member of St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Francis Manor and the Volunteer Ambulance Squad of Indian River County.

He was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Economic Opportunity Council and the Operation Play Ball of the Vero Beach Dodgers.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Betty, of Vero Beach; daughters, Gloria Smith, of Troutman, N.C., Gwen Smith, of Vero Beach, Gail Shelton, of McLean, Va., and Vicki Alexander, of Gowan, Mich.; stepdaughter, Sharon Glenn, of Vero Beach; eight grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Robert Rollins Jr.; former wife, Mabel C. Rollins; and 11 siblings.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis Manor Building Fund, 1750 20th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 3 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Feb. 4 at St. Helen Catholic Church.

Burial will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery.

A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.

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