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This saddens me and I am so very sorry for your loss of such a special man. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shanna Campbell
April 05, 2020 | Lynn Haven, FL
Photo courtesy of Southerland Family Funeral Home
Lynn Haven, Florida
Apr 23, 1938 – Mar 25, 2020 (Age 81)
Mr. Hugh Varnum Roche, 81, of Panama City, FL, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Tampa, FL. He was born on April 23, 1938 in Vernon, FL to William Howard Roche and Lillian Varnum Roche. Hugh was the former Vice President & General Manager at WMBB-TV as well as KDBC-TV, KNOE-TV...
Read MoreThis saddens me and I am so very sorry for your loss of such a special man. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shanna Campbell
April 05, 2020 | Lynn Haven, FL
My mentor and friend, Hugh never met anyone without a great smilie and wonderful greeting. We will all miss him greatly. I admired him so much especially in high school when he sang on TV with the Home Folks Quartet. He was my hero. God bless you Carla and the Roche family we all love you very much.
John and Jo Langston
John Langston
April 05, 2020 | Panama City, FL
A true businessman, with a kind, gentle heart. He left his community much better than he found it.
Thank you Mr Roche.
Arthur Cullen
April 05, 2020 | Panama City
Cheryl and I are very sorry for your loss. During this sad time, keep your hand in the hand of Jesus and your eyes on the cross. God bless all of you.
Rev. Dan Rhodes
April 04, 2020 | Dadeville, AL
Carla, Norma and i want to express our condolences to you and your family. Hugh was a great general manager at WMBB where i had the pleasure of working for him. Not only was he a great boss, he was also a friend who was there at any time for you. He will be remembered for what he did for this community. He is now with our Lord and heaven looking down on us with that smile and word of encouragement. God bless you and your family.
Jerry & Norma Tabatt
April 04, 2020 | Panama City, FL
What wonderful memories I have of Hugh. He and Carla have been dear friends for many, many years. I will forever treasure the good times and the laughter we shared. Being with Hugh was always a gift. He just made you feel better with his smile, his hugs and his genuine caring heart. I am holding his precious family close in my thoughts and my prayers.
Nancy Turner
April 03, 2020 | Niceville, FL | Friend
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Roche's passing. This reminds me of my wonderful time spent during my kindergarten days at Mrs. McKinney's, with Carla and Michelle. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Roche family for your loss.
Mike Tucker
April 03, 2020
Carla & Family, Mike and Lewis
So sorry for your loss! Hugh was a great guy, enjoyed knowing him. He is singing in Gods choir now, Give The World A Smile Every Day!!
Gene & Gina Conrad
April 03, 2020 | Lynn Haven, FL | Friend
RIP my friend. We had some great deer hunting stories. Holmes Creek Area was your friend.
Hilary Jenkins
HILARY JENKINS
April 03, 2020