Sunrise - September 29, 1940 – Sunset - February 3, 2014
Anthony “A.C.” Rollins was born on September 29, 1940, in Liberty, Texas to Emmanuel and Rosie Lee Rollins. Anthony began public school in Hardin, Texas where he was reared and where his love of music began. He went on to graduate from West Liberty Training School in Liberty, Texas. While in school A.C. was known for his athletic abilities and participated in football and track which he earned a scholarship in track to attend college at Texas Southern University (TSU). While at TSC his passion for music overpowered athletics and his musical talent excelled.
Anthony began his career in music at a young age playing in church. In 1958, while a Junior in high school, he was lead singer of a musical group named The Don Juans of Liberty, Texas. In the 60’s, he was the minister of music and formed a group at Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Liberty, Texas, also formed a group named the St. Matthew Singers in Houston, Texas who performed in various churches within Houston and the surrounding areas. Anthony was one of the founding members of the Holy Bible Baptist Church and was minister of music there for 24 years where he continues to be well respected even until this day. Holy Bible also has a hall named The A. C. Rollins Hall in Anthony’s honor. From there he became minister of music at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church for 20 years and Oak Tree Manor Outreach for 9 years. Also, during his lifetime he penned several musical arrangements that he is known for throughout various churches. A.C. made enumerable contributions and impacted the lives of many both in and outside of music.
Anthony accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Olive Bethel Baptist Church in Hardin, Texas and was faithful to the servant hood of Christ until his heavenly departure. Along with his passion for music, he loved fishing and pecans and he couldn’t get enough of either. He enjoyed the fellowship of friends and family and A. C. loved life and lived the life that he loved.
Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Emmanuel and Rosie Rollins, sister, Mary Ellen Jenkins and brother, Joel Rollins, Sr.
He leaves cherished memories to his son, Michael Lynn Blue; sisters, Katherine Dugat, Jeannette Morris(Willie), Kathy Francis(Thomas), and Christine Rollins; brothers, Grover(Joycelyn), Limmie, Ernie(Jackie), Aaron, and Phillip; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
SERVICE:
Holy Bible Baptist Church
6938 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77021
Pastor, Rodney Ben
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