Kenneth Wayne ‘Radio’ Rolin

September 18, 2026

Kenneth Wayne “Radio” Rolin, age 70, of Poarch Alabama passed away on September 14th, 2026 at home and surrounded by family.

Born at home on March 1st,1956 in Poarch Alabama, Kenneth Wayne was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He worked as a union pipefitter, HVAC technician and was a natural entrepreneur. He was a man of many talents who loved good music, beautiful women and living the kind of stories that will be told for generations to come.

Radio chartered his own course through life and was never afraid to take the road less traveled. He was the kind of man legends are made of, filled with hard-learned lessons, unforgettable memories and a deep love for his family and friends. Most importantly he was a man who accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on his last day on this earth.

Though he lived on his own terms through life, he remained deeply loved by family and friends. He was a man with an enormous heart. The kind of person who would give anybody the shirt off his back without thinking twice. He had a remarkable ability to connect with people from all walks of life and leaves behind countless friends whose lives were touched by his presence. To know him was to love him and to know him was truly unforgettable.

Radio may have lived life by his own rules, but he loved his people deeply and they loved him just as fiercely in return. There was only one Radio. To know him was to love him and once you knew him you never forgot him.

Kenneth Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Buster (Bessie) Rolin, three brothers, Donnie Eugene Rolin, Harvey James Rolin, Ernest Dean Rolin and two sisters, Peggy Sue Couch, Mary Virginia Bell Godwin and one nephew Bradley Rolin.

He is survived by his two sons, Kenneth Eugene Rolin of Bay Minette, AL and Jason Cory Stephens (Crystal)of Atmore, AL and four grandchildren, Paityn, Sahara, Arieya and Wyatt; two step-children, Sammy and Brandi Bostic; five brothers, Walter Lee (Anita) Rolin of Gulf Shores, AL, Anthony Dale (Jennifer) Rolin of Bratt, FL; Roy Rolin of Poarch Alabama, Deno (Necole) Rolin, of Lottie, AL; Johnny Mack Rolin of Poarch, AL; Tonya (Wesley) Rayborn, Shawn (Stephanie Rolin), of Poarch, AL. Aubrey (Natasha) Rolin, of Poarch, AL a special sister-in-law, Diana Rolin, sister-in-law Tina Rolin and more nephews, nieces, greats and great-greats than can be counted.

A traditional viewing will be held on Thursday, September 17,2026 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Friday at Poarch Community Church.

Funeral services take place, Friday, September 18th at River of Life Church in Atmore Alabama at 11:00 a.m.

Burial to follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery in Poarch Alabama

Pallbearers are Johnny Ray Steadham, Anthony “Buzzy” Jordan, Skylar Rolin, Nikya Rolin, Brad Rolin, Trenton Rayborn, Chad Edward Godwin, Tailor Smith, Tyee Mekko Rolin, Timothy “Blake” Pearson, and Dillon Lowery.

Honorary Pallbearers are Anthony Rolin, Roy Rolin, Deno Rolin, Ernest “Bubba” Rolin Jr., Bryan Couch Johnny Mack Rolin, Aubrey Rolin, Shawn Rolin and Terry Gibson.

While flowers are welcome, the family asks you to honor Radio by helping someone in need, sharing a good story, and living life with the same generosity and independence that defined him.

Our Radio will be remembered as a beloved family member, loyal friend, generous soul, and true original. He lived boldly, loved deeply, and left a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know him.
His life was entirely his own, and his memory will never be forgotten.

“You love Uncle Radio and Uncle Radio loves you”

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries