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Hugh Varnum Roche

Lynn Haven, Florida

Apr 23, 1938 – Mar 25, 2020 (Age 81)

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BORN
April 23, 1938
DIED
March 25, 2020
AGE
81
LOCATION
Lynn Haven, Florida

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Southerland Family Funeral Home Obituary

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...

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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.

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

A true businessman, with a kind, gentle heart. He left his community much better than he found it.
Thank you Mr Roche.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!!

RIP my friend. We had some great deer hunting stories. Holmes Creek Area was your friend.

Hilary Jenkins