Lewis Edward Rolen's Obituary
Lewis Edward Rolen, affectionately known as “Kip,” passed away on July 15, 2025. He is survived by his three children: Blake Rolen (Gabriela), Jessica Rolen, and Jonathan Rolen; his granddaughter, Lillian; and his mother, Rosemary Rolen Norfleet. He was preceded in death by his father, William Albert Rolen Jr., and his brother, William Albert Rolen III.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Kip attended White Station High School. He spent many years in the Palm Beach, Florida area before settling in Benton, Arkansas, where he lived for the past fourteen years.
The family will receive visitors at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, located at 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, beginning at 12:00 PM, with a memorial service at 1:00 PM and a reception immediately following.
Kip will be interred at Ward Memorial Cemetery in Lucy, Tennessee (Millington, TN 38053) following the reception. All are welcome to attend and celebrate his life.
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