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As I understand it, Rollins had heart problems and COPD and ultimately passed away from pneumonia. He had moved back to Houston from Australia and was living with his sister.
As you may (or may not recall) Rollins and Becky Hardy dated and cared deeply about one another. Becky passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2026...
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/james-curbo-13075662
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Robb Murphy
Sorry for Rollins, what a guy, I was lucky emough to have lunch with him, Gene Gimmons, Steve Polus, Randy Richardson and Bill Sapp. Curbo has some good "Down Under" stories' . RIP Rollins
Dick Rain
Rollins was quite the guy. Bought 2 cars from him. Always made me a great deal. Many great memories about him----One of the best was when Mike Darlley and I raced him down Tanglewood Blvd. at speeds of about 90 MPH Yes that is right------Tanglewood Blvd. WE must have been crazy!!! . He claimed his 396 Chevelle SS could beat Mike's 327 Chevelle. Well---it did not. It was fun but very stupid. RIP my friend. Dick Rain
Margaret Gibson (Forristall)
It has taken me a while to write about Rollins. Our friendship continued far beyond high school. He was a great fun friend to have at Lee. Since he was dating my best friend Becky Hardy, (part of the Three Musketeers along with me and Guernsey) I was a part of so many fun times. Lots of stories!!!
But, when we all ended up in Austin, he moved in next door to my cousin, and they became very close friends along with all of my other cousins. From that time until he left for Australia, he was a part of all my family gatherings and family trips,etc. I kept having to remind my family that I knew him first!! Again, so many stories!!
Rollins passing was not to me just a former classmate, but more of a very close and cherished family friend. He was such a rambunctious rascal! He had such a great laugh that was so contagious. I regret terribly that I missed a recent opportunity to see him. Rest well my dear friend. And I know that Brutus was there at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for you!