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1921
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2011
Floyd Roach Obituary
Mr. Roach was a longtime community member (since 1967). He worked as a roughneck and driller and then opened up Floyd's Shamrock Service Station, which he ran for many years. He was a member of the Westview Church of God and a lifetime VFW member.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife: Velma Mourine Roach of Odessa; one daughter: Diane Wilson and husband Mark of Odessa; one son: Ricky Roach of Odessa; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, one brother: Joe Roach, sister: Lorene Taylor, son: William Roach, and daughter: Yvonne Burrow, precede him in death.
Family visitation at the funeral home will be Tuesday, June 7, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral services with full military honors will be at Acres West Funeral Chapel at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 8, 2011, Bro. Charles Shuffield officiating. Interment will follow at Los Angeles Garden of Ector County Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and online condolences may be sent at acreswestfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Floyd's memory to Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761.
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Sissy Garvin
June 8, 2011
Our Hearts and Prayers our with you in your time of Grief. God Bless You and your family.
From your Avon Family
Susie Chacon
June 7, 2011
Your family is in my prayers. When I was young, we got gas from Mr. Floyd's station. He knew I was crazy about Elvis and always teased me about it. My Mother, Grandmother and myself were headed to Andrews for the day on August 16, 1977. Mr. Floyd told us that Elvis had died and had tears in his eyes. He said he would never hurt my feelings by joking about this sad day. He was a fabulous person and I think of him so often, I live down the street from his old station. My kids and grandkids all know that Elvis story, I am glad Mr. Floyd lives on through his kind touches to people in life.
June 7, 2011
Velma, Diane, Ricky and family: My condolences on the loss of your loved one, Floyd. May God bless you with the strength that you need to take one day at a time. He will be missed but his memory will live on through each one of you as you remember each of the funny things or serious things that he did through your time together. I love you and wish I could be there with you, but will not be able to. Love and prayers to each of you. Velma, I love you. God Bless you. Love, Kay (Rodgers) Flowers
Debbie Woodward
June 7, 2011
Sister Roach, Diane, Mark, Justin, JewJew & other family.....My deepest condolences to you all. Brother Roach will be greatly missed. His work on earth is done & he now rests with Jesus our Saviour. My prayers are with you all for a sweet peace that only God can supply to you. Love to all in this time of need. Remember this is a celebration of a life gone on to a Heavenly home.....what could be greater?
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