Roland was the owner of Trident International Corporation. He was an avid collector of many things especially classic sportscars and was an enthusiastic hobbyist.
Roland was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Roland Beach and Eleanor McClinton Felder, and his niece Stephanie Lee Beach.
Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara Telchow Beach; daughter and son-in-law, Susan Lynne and Joe E. Firth, III; grandsons, Bret Joseph and Kyle Morris Firth; great grandson, Branden Joseph Firth and his mother, Lesa Marie Firth; brother, William Lange "Buck" Beach and wife, Donna; special niece, Carolyn Lenore Beach; nephew, William Gray Beach and wife Kate. Daughter in Roland's heart Cecile Gilmer Jones and her husband Norman Jones.
The family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation for the support and care given by Dr. Deepak Gidvani.
Visitation with the family was held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Waltrip Funeral Directors. Memorial services began at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Waltrip Chapel.
