W. Roland Felts

W. Roland Felts, 88 of Warsaw, Indiana went to be with his Precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 5:40 am, Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Woodland Terrace of Long Meadows, Niles, Michigan. On March 26, 1924, he was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Luther T. and Marian (Cage) Felts. He married Verna May Miller on October 17, 1957 in Stratton, Nebraska, whom survives. Roland moved to Warsaw, Indiana in 1957. He was a composer, arranger and keyboard artist with Rodeheaver Company, Winona Lake. He was a music lover who had significant impact on the world of gospel music through his work with Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Music Company. In 1967, he took a job with Grace College as an associate professor, teaching voice and music history. He was a choir director and church organist, through the years, at various local churches, the last being Trinity United Methodist Church, Warsaw. Roland served his country in the U.S. Army and he loved spending family time and listening to music and opera. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Verna May Felts, Warsaw; two children, Jeff (and spouse Patty) Felts, Millersville, Maryland and Alicia (and spouse Allen) Wedertz, Osceola; a sister, Eleanor Louise Hunter, Oak Ridge, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be at 11:00 am, Monday, June 18, 2012 at Community Baptist Church, South Bend with Pastor Steve Stadtmiller officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 pm Monday at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 am Monday at the church. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.