The cherished son of the late Thomas and Stella Carroll. Was born and raised in Washington DC. Educated in the DC Public School System he joined the Air Force after high school. Later he attended The Cortez Peters Business College where he met Joan Telesford. This meeting would turn into a lifelong commitment as, Roland and Joan were married August 271960. Roland is the beloved father of Beverly, Diahann, Roland Jr., Christopher and Phillip. The doting grandfather of Matthew, Brandon, Andrew, Bryant, Kaiya, Khalil, Jonathan, Solomon and Joshua. And great grandfather of Melanie and Sa'Niya. He was passionate about his faith, his family and helping those less fortunate. He lived joyously and left a positive impact on those he cared for. He is blessed and at peace.