Roland Lee Fifer, 77, of Lexington, died Sunday, June 17, 2007.

He was born July 7, 1929 in Lexington, a son of the late Lurty Edward Fifer, Sr. and Carrie Elsie Wease Fifer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 50 years, Lorene Sandidge Fifer.

Mr. Fifer was a former owner/operator of the East Lexington Grocery, the Emily Shop, and Providence Hill Nursery School.

He is survived by two sons: R. Edward Fifer and fiance, Ann Johnson of Bistol, Virginia and Stephen B. Fifer and wife, Laura, of Ashburn, Virginia; and a daughter, Sandra Flora and husband, Richard of Roanoke, VA; a devoted brother and caregiver, Lurty E. Fifer, Jr. of Lexington; seven grandchildren: Jennifer Thompson and husband, Jason of Waxhaw, NC; Michael Fifer of Bristol, VA; Matthew Fifer, Allison Fifer, Anna Fifer, Audrey Fifer, all of Ashburn, VA; and Kristin Flora of Roanoke, VA; and Jennifer and Michael's mother, Beverley B. Fifer of Bristol, VA. Also surviving are sisters-in-law: Essie S. Coleman and husband, Bill of Lynchburg; Dorothy S. Floyd, Marolyn S. Cash and husband, Donnie, and Carolyn S. Withers and husband, Bob, and Virginia Camden, all of Buena Vista.

Special thanks to the Rockbridge Area Hospice. Donations may be made to them in lieu of flowers at P. O. Box 948, Lexington, VA. 24450.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery with Dr. Michael Wilkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Virginia.