Roland H. Wingate of Laurel, passed away on March 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Laurel, he is the son of the late Henry Clifford Wingate and Sallie Pauline Hastings Marvel.
Roland was retired from the E. I. DuPont Company as a mechanic. He was a member of the American Legion Post #19 in Laurel, loved to fish and hunt, and was a big New York Giants football fan.
He is survived by his sons; Cliff Wingate and Kyle Wingate; granddaughter, Kailyn Wingate, and great-granddaughter, Deklyn Bernhard.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Wingate, his son Wade Wingate; and his brothers, Bob Wingate, and Pete Wingate.
Funeral services will be held privately.
Contributions may be made in Mr. Roland Wingate’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, DE.