My sincere condolences to Mary Sue and family. May the fond memories of your husband and father of your children draw you closer during this time of sadness and sorrow. May God shower you with strength, comfort and peace. Psalms 37:29. So sorry for your loss.
Carolyn Ward
July 04, 2014 | W-S, NC
Mary Sue, I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Jeanie Jones Barker
July 01, 2014 | South Mills, NC
So sorry to learn of Mr. Roach's passing. Keeping your family in prayer.
Stephanie Miller
June 30, 2014 | Elizabeth City, NC
Joanna and I were very sorry to hear of Mr. Roach passing and with deepest sympathy are thinking of the family at this difficult time.
Melonie Harrington
June 30, 2014
Mary Sue & Family
Mr. George was a very kind and special friend, neighbor & a good man. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word in is heart for everyone. He will be missed so much. May God be with you all now & know that he is in heaven.
Janet Stallings
June 30, 2014 | Hobbsville, NC
To the Roach family you are in our prayers and thoughts
Timothy Spence
June 30, 2014 | Hertford, NC
Monica,
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven...
May God give you and your family comfort during this time of loss.
Rebecca Dillard
June 30, 2014 | Raleigh, NC
Monica & Family, May the Lord bless you and keep you during your time of grief and mourning. Sincerely, Shelby and Charisse McClure
Charisse McClure
June 29, 2014 | Chesapeake, VA
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Roach. He was a very good friend and neighbor. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family.
Wallace and Betty Morgan
June 29, 2014
George Thomas Roach, Jr., 74, of 409 Lake Road, Hertford, NC, died Thursday, June 26, 2014 in Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City. Mr. Roach was born in Perquimans County on February 22, 1940, and was the son of the late George Thomas, Sr. and Alice Simpson Roach. A life-long farmer, he had retired from Estes Express Lines, was a member of both Cedar Grove United Methodist Church and Parkville Ruritan Club, and was a charter member of Winfall Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife of nearly 51 years, Mary Sue Sawyer Roach; a daughter, Monica Thornton and husband Carl "Froggy"; a son, Thomas Roach and wife Melva, all of Hertford; and five grandchildren, Michael Castelloe, Kelley Jennings and husband Will, and Kari, Cody, and Myra Roach. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 5:00 p.m. in Cedarwood Cemetery by the Revs. Michael Williams and James Spaugh. Friends may join the family Saturday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to either Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, PO Box 13, or the Winfall Volunteer Fire Department Association, PO Box 25, both in Winfall, NC 27985, or to the American Cancer Society, Greenville Office, 930 Wellness Drive #B, Greenville, NC 27834, (www.cancer.org). Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.
Read More