L. Dee Rolfe, 84, of Elkton, Virginia, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at his home after a life of loving family, friends, bluegrass, looking for flea market bargains, fishing, and UVA basketball. He was born May 11, 1940, in Circleville, Ohio, and was the son of the late Walter “Barney” Rolfe and Violet Burgess “Pat” Mayhew.

Dee graduated from Altavista High School and later served in the United States Air Force. He was employed in the construction industry and most recently worked with Greenwood Inc. in Elkton until 2020.

Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth Shifflett “Liz” Rolfe. Also surviving are a daughter, Wendy (Randy) Jones; brothers, Tom and Max; stepchildren, Richard (Missy) Wood, Steven Wood, Kathy (Danny) Lilly; grandchildren, Scott, Mark, Tara, David, Dakota, Jacob, Christopher; 9 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Albert Mayhew; siblings, Lanny and Patty, and two great-grandchildren, Ashley Dunklin and David Small Jr.

The family will receive visitors from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Barbara Hensley officiating. Interment will be private at Mission Home Cemetery in Albemarle County.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local fire and rescue departments.