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Farris Roach Obituary

ROACH Farris Roach, Jr., 54, passed Sunday, December 14, 2008 in Decatur, GA. Survived by parents, Farris (Rebecca) Roach of Columbus; wife, Lydia; sons, Farris Roach, III of Columbus, Justin Figgins of Decatur, GA; daughters, Lichelle Hairston and Latacha Terrell, both of Columbus, Nakia Roach of Decatur, GA; brother, Bobby Jennings of Washington, GA; sisters, Tonya Roach Wade, Patricia Roach French and Michelle Roach Haver, all of Columbus; 6 grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2008, Chapel of the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE, 1370 E. Main St., (614) 253.7944. Rev. Clifford R. Riley, Officiating. Family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Dec. 19, 2008.

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December 14, 2009

Happy 1st birthday in Heaven, Big Brother. Make sure you take care of Dad. Until we meet again.

Tonya

Andrea Moss ( Choc.Thunder Flames M.C. C. )

December 29, 2008

To The Roach Family,
I would like to send my condolences
to you and that I was sad to hear of
your loss . May God keep you all close and strong my prayers go out
to you all.

Gayle Williams

December 28, 2008

My condolence goes out to Roach Sr. and the entire Roach’s family. Roach Sr. know that although I do not get to see you these days that I do pray for you. I had the pleasure of meeting Roach Jr. on his visits to the Columbus, Ohio area and it is his warm smile I will always remember. Please, look to the Lord, Jesus Christ, for refuge and comfort.

Tonya Roach-Wade

December 23, 2008

To my big brother Tommy, please know that you will forever have a place in my heart and I will miss you very much but I know that we will meet up again someday.

Love always,
Your lil sister

Katrina Roach-Scales

December 21, 2008

I would like to say too my oldiest cousin who paved the why for many to follow and the world sexiest man (that is what I use to call him everytime we talked), you will always live in our hearts and you will be truely miss. your cousin

SHIRLEY CHAPMAN AND FAMILY

December 21, 2008

ROACH, AND FAMILY
YOU ALL HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Pierre Johnson/Johnson trucking

December 20, 2008

To the family of Farris Jr. I was an old trucking friend. I was sadden to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Della Walker

December 20, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gwendolyn Broadus

December 20, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Linda Brown

December 20, 2008

Doris Jean
I'm so sorry for the loss of your cousin, my heart & prayers go out to you & your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Tanya Cannon

December 19, 2008

Beck, Know that God always has a plan and that Farris is in peace with him. I love you and thank you for all you have done in my life and Farris III life. Be blessed and keep comfort in knowing Farris is OK now, Love Tanya Cannon Farris III Mom

Barbara (Brown) Henderson

December 19, 2008

My Condolences To The Family of Tommy Roach,

I remember Tommy always smiling and being in a good mood. He always had a hug and kiss for me and I always loved him for that.

My prayer is that God strengthens and comforts you all.

Love Always,

Joan Hawkins

December 19, 2008

Mrs Rebecca I'm very sorry about your lost. I'll always be here for you if you ever need someone just to pray .
I'll keep your family lifted up in pray.
Your friend for life.
Joan hawkins and family

December 19, 2008

WE HAVE YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE YOUR LONG TIME FRIENDS FROM MORRISON AVE. GODSEYS & STRINGERS. MUCH LOVE MARIA (BLACKSTAR)

Earnest Phillips & Family

December 19, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dovanetta Deering-Parker

December 19, 2008

Dear Lydia and family,

Please accept my deepest condolences in your loss.
May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this time.

Your childhood friend,
Dovanetta Deering-Parker

Michael Noel

December 18, 2008

To my big brother I will always love and miss you.

Marilyn Waites and family

December 17, 2008

Even though we only knew farris a couple of years, it feels like a life time. He was like the older brother we did'nt have. He will be missed by all that knew him. He was a wonderful person to know I Feel blessed to have known him. He and Lydia were 2 very special people that the lord sent to us.

clara bray

December 16, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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