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George Roach Obituary
George Thomas Roach Jr., 74, of 409 Lake Road, died Thursday, June 26, 2014 in Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City.
Mr. Roach was born in Perquimans County on Feb. 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 "Froggie"; 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 p.m. in Cedarwood Cemetery by the Revs. Michael Williams and James Spaugh. Friends may join the family today from 7 p.m. 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.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Roach
Carolyn Ward
July 4, 2014
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.
Jeanie Jones Barker
July 1, 2014
Mary Sue, I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Stephanie Miller
June 30, 2014
So sorry to learn of Mr. Roach's passing. Keeping your family in prayer.
June 30, 2014
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
Janet Stallings
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.
Timothy Spence
June 30, 2014
To the Roach family you are in our prayers and thoughts
Rebecca Dillard
June 30, 2014
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.
Charisse McClure
June 29, 2014
Monica & Family, May the Lord bless you and keep you during your time of grief and mourning. Sincerely, Shelby and Charisse McClure
June 29, 2014
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 was a very sweet and gentle person
I went to school with him. so sorry for your lost. Alice Elliott Spivey
Jeanette (Pugh) Spencer
June 28, 2014
Mary Sue & family, May God be with you during this most difficult time in your life. Cherish the memories & hold them close in your heart. ?
Gina Black
June 28, 2014
We prayed for Mr. Roach Wednesday night at choir practice, as I promised him we would. It was a pleasure to meet him and you, his wonderful family. I am so sorry for the loss you are feeling today. I will keep you all in my prayers; I know he will be greatly missed. God bless each of you.
Michael and Shelly Williams
June 28, 2014
Words can't describe the pain we feel in your loss. May God continue to strengthen all of you and keep you living in the grace and joy that George lived on earth.
Beverly Long
June 28, 2014
George was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Its terrible that the world has to lose such a wonderful person.
June 27, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are will all your family during this time. Calvin and Texine Williams
Mollie Belch
June 27, 2014
Mary Sue and Family,
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. So sorry for your Loss.
charlotte stallings
June 27, 2014
So sorry about Mr George.He was such a wonderful person. I will miss his smiling face and his jokes. Was a pleasure serving him at my place of business. Will miss you George
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