Roland Edge

Roland Hildreth Edge was born September 24, 1923 in his home near Roosevelt in southwestern Oklahoma. Roland had lifelong faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and the perspective that God has led him throughout his life. He died on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his room at Arbor House in Mustang, OK.Roland was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Doris, his son Jerry, his young brother Floyce, his two sisters, Loreen, and Nona Mae, and several in-law siblings. He is survived by his daughter Sandra, son-in-law Bruce, and grandson Daniel. He is also survived by his brother Wayne, two sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.He was the third of five children of Robert Lee Edge and Mary L. Murphey. He married his high school sweetheart, Doris Lorene Meek, on July 24, 1945 while he was active in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He and his family moved to a farm just north of Fort Cobb, OK in 1930. He graduated from Fort Cobb High School in 1942 and attended additional courses on agribusiness and mechanics. Roland joined the Navy in the fall of 1942. He served on a refrigerated supply ship in the south Pacific. When the ship was in harbor, Roland also served on the Navy military shore patrol. When Roland returned home, he and Doris used his Navy savings and a loan from his parents to buy a farm just north of Fort Cobb. He and Doris paid off the loan in 1947. He lived on the farm until 2015 when he had to move to assisted living care in Oklahoma City and Mustang. As a farmer-rancher with a small farm, Roland used diversified farming techniques to allow multiple crops during the same year. He grew peanuts, cotton, wheat, maize, and hay crops. He and Doris also grew a host of garden vegetables and orchard fruits. They also raised several types of livestock and farm animals. He actively farmed until about age 75 when he devoted his time to care for Doris.In addition to farming, Roland had many other roles and responsibilities. He and Doris had two children, Jerry DeRuse (Peggy, Janet) and Sandra Kay (Bruce Boyd), and one grandson, Daniel Marcus Edge Boyd. They loved their family and provided wonderful models for life for their children, grandson, extended family, and many friends. Beginning in high school and continuing after Navy service, Roland volunteered as the music director for the Fort Cobb First Baptist Church for 25 years. He served with the churchâ€™s deacons from 1947 until 2015. He was a church trustee and taught many Sunday School and other classes until 2015. He assisted with many revivals, Bible Schools, RAs, and many other church activities. He and Doris often volunteered at the RA summer camp and took garden and farm produce to the Baptist Childrenâ€™s homes for many years. They also served on many mission trips, including trips to Spain, Puerto Rica, and Honduras.Roland served on many boards and committees. Among these were committees for the Caddo Baptist Association, the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Baptist Building, and the Oklahoma Baptist Childrenâ€™s Homes. Related to his farmer-ranching career, Roland served on the Boards of Caddo County Farm Bureau and the Carnegie Farmers Coop. After Dorisâ€™s death, Roland served as a volunteer for the Oklahoma State Ombudsman program, assisting nursing home residents. Through these volunteer activities Roland received many state and local awards.Rolandâ€™s memorial service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Fort Cobb First Baptist Church. The service will be led be Rev. Aaron Lokey, Rolandâ€™s nephew, assisted by Rev. Steve Goodson, with music led by Mike Sebastian. Interment will be at the Fort Cobb Oak Grove Cemetery.Services are under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home, Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.**In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Oklahoma Baptist Homes For Children, 2800 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at: www.smithfuneralservices.com

Roland Edge

September 24, 1923 - August 26, 2018

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