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for James Roach
Joel Garza
March 8, 2026
Mr. Roach was my teacher at Reagan High School. He was a wonderful man and inspired me to continue my education. I remember he was always studying the bible in between classes. My condolences to his family.
Sharon Rutledge
January 25, 2008
I would like to express my warmest sympathy to the Roach Family.James was a wonderful man instilled with great morals and values.I truly loved him.He was like the father I never had.I will miss his kind spirit and encouraging words of wisdom.
steven messa
January 22, 2008
Mr. Roach was my teacher for three years. He was very inspiring in the classroom. He was not just a math teacher, but a teacher of life. Though I had not seen him since I left Reagan, I thought of him often. I felt an emptiness when I heard of his passing. He will be missed. My condolences to the Roach family. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Shantelle, Allyson, Brittainy
January 19, 2008
Then I heard a voice from heaven say,"Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on, they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them. (Rev 14 (13:14)
Sonja, Sharon, and Shelia my deepest condolences go out to you and your families as you grieve during this time.
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Bobby Hayes
January 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to Sheila, Sharon, and Sonya. We have been neighbors for 30 plus years. Anytime I needed help or to borrow some tools from Mr. Roach he was always there to lend a helping hand. He will be greatly missed by me and my family.
Elnora Flewellen
January 17, 2008
To the Roach Family and especially Sonja, Reggie and the children, I pray for God to give you strength to endure this unexpected and difficult period. I wanted to be with you today, but time did not permit it. Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with you. We love you, Auntee Elnora and Johnnie.
Rochelle Pinson
January 17, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. I send my deepest expressions of condolences to this family in your time of grief. We all must past this way, and in know God our father shall we all meet again! I came to know Mr. Roach in college(Commonwealth) as 1 of my teachers, and if i may say so 1 of the best..."he knew his stuff" :-) Much RESPECT always to Mr.Roach! You will be missed. To the Roach Family ~ Be Blessed & my Prayers are with you.
Lolly (Carpenter) McGolrick
January 17, 2008
Mr. Roach meant so much to me over the years. He was teaching at Reagan when I came here as a student in the mid-70's. He was the math dept. chairman when I came back to teach in the early 80's. He was a wonderful teacher and mentor.
He will truly be missed but long remembered in the mathematics education world.
Billie Lilly-Francois
January 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Roach family. May God comfort you during this time and the days to follow.
Billie J. Lilly
(Reagan Class of 1978)
Deborah F. Hayes
January 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.Co-worker Reagan High School.
Lou V. Harris- Davis
January 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Co-worker of 32 years at John H. Reagan.
sandra knotts
January 17, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Frank & Gerridene Brooks
January 17, 2008
You will surely be missed by the Brooks family, 3503 Garapan St. We love you as a person and we love you as a wonderful neighbor. We will miss waving at you.
Ruthie Rideau
January 17, 2008
Sonya, Sheila and Sharon: I am so very sorry for your loss. I was shocked when I saw the notice for James this morning in the paper. James was always smiling and always a true gentleman. If I had known earlier I would have attended the services. Peace and God's blessings to you and your family during this time, take it one day at time, know that God's grace and mercy will get you through this time of sorrow.
D. Williams
January 17, 2008
God Bless the Family of James Roach. I am a graduate Commonweath Institute of Funeral Services, where I met Mr. Roach and learned what was a wonderful Algebra Teacher he was.
AUTREY STEWART-DUNLAP
January 17, 2008
TO THE ROACH AND KNOTTS FAMILIES
PLEASE ACCEPT MY EXPRESSION OF HEARTFELT SYMPATHY IN THE PASSING OF MR.ROACH,LOOK TO GOD FOR YOUR
TRUE COMFORT. 1Thess.4:13-18
Mamie Cassel
January 17, 2008
To the family of James (J.R.) we had many happy times together, and shared many laughs, I will treasure these joyful memories as they help the days to pass. I'll miss him and I thank God for allowing James to pass my way and touch my life as a loving friend. My prayers are with you all. I'm not saying goodbye to J.R. but I am
saying I'll see him again.
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