Longtime Roland Resident Larry Scott Jeremiah Dies at 54

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Funeral services were held for Larry Scott Jeremiah, 54, of Roland, Oklahoma, who passed away on February 11, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Jeremiah was born on February 1, 1972, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Larry Dale Jeremiah and Melinda Gail DeFosse. He is survived by his mother, one daughter, two sons, four grandchildren, one sister, a half-sister, and other family members.

Why it matters

Jeremiah's passing is a loss for the Roland community, where he had lived for many years and was known for his work in the oilfield services industry and his passion for cars. His obituary highlights the importance of family and community connections in small towns.

The details

Jeremiah worked in the oilfield services industry and enjoyed working on cars and attending car shows. He is survived by his mother, Melinda Gail DeFosse of Roland; one daughter, Sarah Jeremiah and Chris Goscinski of Lubbock; two sons, Scotty Jeremiah of Fort Smith and Brock Jeremiah of Roland; four grandchildren; one sister, Deanna Thornburg of Roland; half-sister, Whitley Plank of Muldrow; and brother-in-law, Michael Thornburg of Roland.

• Jeremiah was born on February 1, 1972, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
• Jeremiah passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.
• Jeremiah's funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel at Forever Memories Funeral Services.