George Lowe Roach

George Lowe Roach, age 88, of Mangum Oklahoma, passed away Friday afternoon, January 23, 2026 at Mangum Regional Hospital, in Mangum.
George was born in Mangum, Oklahoma on January 19, 1938 to George and Aline Roach. He attended school in Mangum and graduated from Mangum High School in 1956 and was a proud member of the Mangum Alumni. George's first "real job" was working the soda fountain at the local drugstore. This job sparked his interest in the medical field and eventually led to a lifetime career as a pharmacist. On February 14, 1960, George married his best friend and love of his life, Peggy Brooks and they spend 50 wonderful years together. Early in their marriage, they lived in several places while George served in the military. These locations included Wichita Falls, Midwest City, and eventually Weatherford, where he attended pharmacy school. In 1964 he earned his degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy, later receiving his Doctorate Degree. George began his pharmacy career in Sayre but moved to Mangum in 1967 where they made their home and raised their children. George worked as a pharmacist at Bratton Drug, but quickly began a career as the pharmacist at the Mangum City Hospital where he worked until 1984. In 1984 George began working at the Oklahoma State Reformatory as the pharmacist in the medical unit and in the early 1990's he transitioned into the role of the regional medical director for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections retiring in 2000. In November of 2004 he returned to the Mangum Hospital serving as the Pharmacist and remained in that role until December of 2019. George was a faithful member of the Mangum Church of Christ where he served as an elder for several years. George was a collector of all things and took great pride in being able to help those who might be working on a project by providing an item they could not find at the local store. George was an avid fan of music and he was seldom seen not sporting his Levis and loafers. George was a true man of "class" and was always dressed for the occasion.
Preceded in death by his wife Peggy Roach, both of his parents, brother Griff Roach. brother in laws, Glendon Brooks and Bob Brooks and wife Rosa. Lazana Hubbard and husband Willard..
He is survived by three children, Michael Roach of Mangum, Oklahoma, Daughter-in-law, Kim Haas of Elk City, Oklahoma, Jeffery Roach and wife Jana of Franklin, Tennessee and Georganna Lively and husband Micky of Mangum; seven grandchildren, Misty Johnson of Elk City; Rachel McPherson and Shawn of Elk City; Bennett Roach, Saylor Roach and Marina Roach all of Franklin, Tennessee, Lauren Lively and Eric Harris of Oklahoma City and Madilynn Lively of Guthrie; four great grandchildren, Logan Johnson, Jace Johnson, Ciarra Johnson and Harley and Kelton Scheidemantel all of Elk City; Great Grandchildren Junie Harris, Adriel Estrada and Adalyn Johnson, one sister Rita Gunter Dearmon and husband Al of Oklahoma City, Sister in Law Dora Brooks of Oklahoma City and Special Friend Kay Hamilton and her family, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and numerous friends.
Funeral services for George Roach will be at 2 pm Thursday January 29 2026 at the Mangum Church of Christ with Todd McRay officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Mangum.
The family will greet friends at Greer Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.