Charles Robert Rollins, 83, of Aledo, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Charles graduated from Italy High School in 1961. He attended Navarro Junior College on a baseball scholarship as a left-handed pitcher and later graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Education and Horticulture. He began his professional career with the Extension Service, serving as Assistant County Agent in Denton from 1966-1969 and later as Associate County Agent in Fort Worth through 1973. From 1972-1975, Charles worked in the Trust Department of Fort Worth National Bank. He then served with the Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers from 1975 to 1981 before going out on his own as an auctioneer and sales manager, a career he continued through 2010. As an auctioneer, Charles sold the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston steer sales. After an injury to his voice, he retired from auctioneering, leaving behind a well-respected legacy in the livestock and agricultural communities. Charles was deeply connected to the Fort Worth Stock Show. He served as a director for 55 years, was named an Honorary Vice President in 2015, and managed the Fort Worth Stock Show Commercial Heifer Sale from 1987-2011. In addition to his work in agriculture and livestock sales, he owned Aledo Space Station Storage and Crowley Space Storage from 1995 to 2026. Charles and Norma enjoyed traveling extensively throughout the southwestern United States, often using their home in Colorado as a base for their adventures. Most of those trips included fly fishing, one of his great passions. Charles is survived by his wife of 25 years, Norma Rollins; his children, Ronda McBride (Gena). Amy Byington (Danny), and Robert Rollins; his stepchildren, Troy Spruce (Cortney), Jared Spruce, and Lori Lindley; grandchildren, Clay Byington (Leda), Kaylee (Sam) Carlock, Sealee, Maelee, Tate Lindley and Claire Spruce; and four great grandchildren, Brother, Jimmy Rollins, nephew Garrett Rollins. Visitation: 5:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Greenwood\u2019s Memorial Suite C, at 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth 76107. Celebration of Life: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Greenwood\u2019s Independence Chapel, at 3210 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth 76107. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Greenwood Funeral Homes \u2013 Cremation 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth 76107 817-336-0584<\/p>\n
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