Roland A. Lirette, Jr., age 65, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday, February 19, 2013. He was born November 6, 1947, to Roland A. and Arabella (Fonseca) Lirette, in Houma, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Lirette loved Jesus Christ. He was a resident of Houma, Louisiana. He served our country in the U.S. Navy. Roland married the love of his life, Diana, September 10, 1976, in Lockport, Louisiana. He was a police officer and an oilfield pipe welder on an offshore rig. He was in maintenance at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. He also loved to go golfing. Roland loved his wife and family very dearly and will be missed by many.

Roland is survived by his loving wife, Diana Lirette, of Diamond City, Arkansas; along with his brothers, Eric Lirette and John Lirette; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Local arrangements by Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. No services are scheduled.