Hello everyone,

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this. Even sharing this post helps more than you know.

On Saturday, Heaven gained an angel. His name was Roland Stacy.

Roland was the owner of Tower Transmission in Centralia, WA. His shop, along with Roland and his employees, were known for their hard, honest work, welcoming attitudes, and incredible spirit. That kind of environment is rare. People didn’t just stop by because their car needed work — they stopped by to say hello, to thank them for the excellent work, and to spend time with genuinely good people.

From giving away cars, to supporting members of the community, to spending countless hours helping others simply to brighten someone’s day, Roland was always the one leading the charge.

When you spent time around him, you knew he wasn’t just another guy — he was the real deal.

Roland made a lasting impact on the Centralia community through his generosity, kindness, and the way he treated people. His actions left lifelong impressions on so many.

He was also well known in the local drag racing community, not just for his passion, but for his willingness to help anyone who needed it.

Need a transmission built? Roland would work with you.

Didn’t have the money right away? That was okay — he’d figure something out.

If someone needed help, Roland was there.

He gave so much to everyone around him and never asked for anything in return.

Sadly, even the strongest and most selfless people can be fighting battles we cannot see. Mental health is a serious battlefield, and sometimes the people who give the most are carrying the heaviest weight.

Roland was one of those people.

Without going into too much detail, Roland was ultimately overwhelmed by the struggles he was facing. A man who helped so many others found himself in a place of deep pain and heartbreak.

There was no warning. No time to stop it. One night he was here with us, and the next he was gone.

Now it’s time for us — his community — to come together for Roland and his family.

We are hoping to gather donations that will be given directly to Roland’s family (his mother Gwen, and brothers James and Josh) to help ease the financial burden during this incredibly difficult time. They should be able to focus on grieving, remembering him, and healing — not worrying about expenses.

If you’re able to donate, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. If not, please consider sharing this post so it can reach as many people as possible.

Let’s come together the way Roland always showed up for others.