Kenn Rollans is with the Lord

Dan Rollans · Post by **Dan Rollans** » 13 Nov 2013 4:13 pm

With a very heavy heart I must tell the steel guitar world that Kenn Rollans passed away at 4:15pm
today Nov. 13,2013. He was 77 years young. He was a wonderful husband to Dorothy, a great father to Kena, Mike and myself(Dan). Also a very loving grandfather and Great-grandfather.He spent his life working hard to raise his family and he taughts us well.
Besides being a great influence on his family, he made his mark on the steel guitar community with his love for the instrument.He was a very accomplished player for many years. I owe my musical abilities to him. He taught me well. In 1978 he started Mark IV Sound International which later became what is known now as Steelers Choice. He designed the Steelers Choice "Easy Rider" Pack Seat that has been used and still used by players all over the world. One of the greatest gifts he held dear to his heart was all the people he had met and called his friend through the steel guitar community. He could call them by name and loved each one.
When Kenn retired from Steelers Choice in 2006, I took over the company with a promise to him that I will carry on as he had taught me.
Mom,Kena,Mike and myself want thank each and everyone of you for your thoughts,prayers and mostly for your love of our dad Kenneth L. Rollans.
Born May 10th 1936 Died Nov. 11th 2013
Thank you, Dan Rollans

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 13 Nov 2013 4:26 pm

Dan, so sorry about your dad. It's never easy losing a parent. He was a great guy and always so friendly to everyone he met. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Henry

Sissy Privitt · Post by **Sissy Privitt** » 13 Nov 2013 5:00 pm

Dan, So sorry for your loss. Kenn was such a sweet and loving guy. He always had a hug for me. praying for you and all of the family left behind.

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 13 Nov 2013 5:00 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rollans family. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
John Buffington

pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 13 Nov 2013 5:17 pm

My prayers are with the Rollans family & friends . He was my dear friend and I as all of us will miss his smile and friendship. He is In God's loving care now .

Pete Walthall · Post by **Pete Walthall** » 13 Nov 2013 5:19 pm

dan sorry to hear about your dad a great friend you are blessed with such agreat mom and dad .praying for yall. pete shirley

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 13 Nov 2013 5:31 pm

Sad news!

Dan, you and your family have my deepest condolences. Your friend, Herb

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 13 Nov 2013 6:14 pm

heart felt prayers for all the family...a great man,player,friend!!

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 13 Nov 2013 6:18 pm

Dan, so sorry for your loss, but just know that Ken is no longer suffering, and is in a better place. He will be missed by many of us. Thoughts and prayers for all the family, and God Bless. Larry Baker and Jean DeVore

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 13 Nov 2013 6:33 pm

Dan I am so sorry to hear about your Dads passing, he was such a great man and I always enjoyed catching up with him at Dallas.
Please pass on our love and condolences to your Mum and the rest of the family

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 13 Nov 2013 6:46 pm

Dan your Daddy was a beautiful person, always had that big grin on his face when he would first see you coming. I know I will miss him a lot.
Dan please relate my deepest condolences to the rest of the family. God bless you all.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 13 Nov 2013 7:19 pm

Dan - so sorry to hear of this sad news.
You & your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
He was a fine man & well liked by everyone who knew him - that sure says a lot about a person.
My deepest condolences.
Ron

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 13 Nov 2013 7:36 pm

My condolences to you and your family.

JAMES BANKS · Post by **JAMES BANKS** » 13 Nov 2013 7:41 pm

When my wife purchased my seat from Kenn at the Dallas show, she made the check out for too much and she didn't realize it. When Kenn got home and he was going thru the checks, he noticed the over payment. He called her to tell her and he said he was getting a money order for a refund. He offered to send the check back and let her send him another one. That trully impressed us. He immediately recognized every year after that when we saw him at the Texas Steel show. He was a gem of a man. He will be so greatly missed. You and the family are in our prayers Kenn. We were blessed to have known him and done business with him.

Dennis Atkins · Post by **Dennis Atkins** » 13 Nov 2013 8:14 pm

So sorry to hear the news about Kenn. I knew him from the steel shows, and enjoyed our visits. I never needed one of his seats, but always thought he had a great product.

When I needed a case for my MSA, Dan built it for me, and it fit perfectly. I can say that Kenn truly did teach his children well.

My best wishes to the family and may God give you all peace and grace at this time.

Dennis

Bruce W Heffner · Post by **Bruce W Heffner** » 13 Nov 2013 8:37 pm

Ken was instrumental in setting me up with his great seats and racks when I started my steel guitar shop back in 1994. He was always a man of his word and I will always treasure his Waffle House jokes.

Bruce

Wiz Feinberg · Post by **Wiz Feinberg** » 13 Nov 2013 8:48 pm

My condolences to Dan and the entire Rollans family. I'm glad I got to know Ken during my stay in Saline County, Arkansas, in 2007. We jammed a couple of times at Eddie Fay's house, in the summer of 2007. A loss to all steel players.

Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 13 Nov 2013 10:50 pm

Ken and Dorothy and the family are special friends to Mitzi and I and Ken will always have a special place in my heart because I looked on him as a brother to me. We pray for Dorothy and the family to be able to get through this trying time and just think of Ken up in heaven, in a much better place and at peace now. Love, Buck and Mitzi.

Dennis Wallis · Post by **Dennis Wallis** » 13 Nov 2013 11:03 pm

Dan , as you know Kenn was my friend for many years . A true friend ! I can say that without hesitation . So is your mom . I am so sorry . I will miss him . Martha and I are devastated by his passing . We both loved him and he loved us . Our loss is Heaven's gain .

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 14 Nov 2013 3:28 am

I'm very sorry for your loss Dan, my condolences.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 14 Nov 2013 3:30 am

Sorry for the loss. Ken has helped me several times with my seat and never charged me, even when he sent parts.

Duane Dunard · Post by **Duane Dunard** » 14 Nov 2013 4:44 am

Dan, I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad. You have my condolences.

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 14 Nov 2013 5:04 am

Kenn was a very special man. Sandy and I will keep the Rollins family in our prayers.

Jack Harper · Post by **Jack Harper** » 14 Nov 2013 5:15 am

dan, my condolences as well to you and the kids and to miss Dorothy. this has been one friendship that I have always treasured and I can't attempt to count the times I have thought of ken's grin and how much it brightened up the dreariest day or the darkest night.
at least now there's a sign just inside the pearly gates that say's, "steeler's choice", and a guy with a distinctive grin snd a handshake to meet you.

jack......

Dave Grothusen · Post by **Dave Grothusen** » 14 Nov 2013 5:50 am

Nice man, I am sorry for your lost. His legacy will live on and on. I like my seat.

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Kenn Rollans is with the Lord

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