JAMESTOWN, N.C. — Roland Farabee Jr. says he's just doing his job, delivering packages to the residents of Jamesford Meadows.

Katie Gummerson, however, says he brings much more.

What You Need To Know

  • Neighbors in Jamestown surprised their UPS driver with a "tunnel of love" and gift basket

  • The driver, Roland Farabee Jr., says it was the best day on the job and a total surprise

  • Neighbors say they wanted to give Farabee back the joy he brings them when he delivers their package with a smile

“He is just always smiling. He loves kids. He always honks at them. He loves dogs. He leaves a milk bone on every package, and he’s just a joy to be around, and he just makes you feel happy,” Gumerson says. 

That's why she and her neighbors got together to surprise Farabee with a "tunnel of love."

They made signs, shirts, and parked along the road so he could drive through, with everyone cheering him on.


“Just shock. Just total shock. I couldn’t believe the whole neighborhood just lined up like I was president or something, all on the side, had balloons. Just like what in the world is going on?” Farabee says.

The neighbors also put together a gift basket, filled with some of his favorite things, like a Lakers jersey.

"It is the best day on the job so far. This is awesome. I’m still just in shock. I can’t believe it. I can’t believe little old me gets all this right here. All this fuss for me and I’m just doing my job. That’s it. That’s all I do,” Farabee says.