Roland Martin 61 of Ralls passed away Monday January 22, 2018. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday January 25, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Ralls. Masonic Graveside Services will follow in the Ralls Cemetery under the care of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. A visitation will be held Wednesday January 24, 2018 from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home of Ralls.

Roland was born September 10, 1956 in Crosbyton Texas to R.L. and Pauline Ely Martin. Roland farmed for many years in the Cone area. He enjoyed fishing and was on the Code Compliance Committee and was an avid supporter of the Crosby County Animal Rescue. Roland was a Master Mason and a member of Emma Lodge 931 and Crosbyton Lodge 1020. He was a past master of Crosbyton Lodge, a past District Deputy Grandmaster, member of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter, Lubbock York Rite Council, Floydada York Rite Bodies, Lubbock Commandery #60, Scottish Rite Lubbock Valley, West Texas York Rite College #36, Order of the Eastern Star and Tranquility Lodge 2000. Roland was a beloved brother and will be sorely missed by all.

Roland is survived by his sister; Vicki Cornwell of Hobbs N.M., nephews; Britt Cornwell and Tyson and his wife Leslee Cornwell, he also leaves behind great nieces and nephews; Jacelyn, Caitlynn, Cacy, Trason, and Jon Cornwell.

Family suggests memorials to the Animal Rescue of Crosby County or Crosbyton Lodge #1020.