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Melvin Roach Obituary
He was a loving father and grandfather. He loved going to the auctions, casino, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison, and Esther; brothers, Wayne Roach and Dean Roach, Sr.; sister, Illa Esther Napier; son, Jimmy Roach; niece, Teresa Napier.
He is survived by his daughter, Shelia Short; step-daughter, Marie (Dale) Solomon; grandchildren, Ashley Irick (Richard) Wolfe, Chris (Michelle) Roach, Daniel (Danie) Short; great-grandchildren, Baylee Roach, Kylee Roach, Brian Roach, Carter Short, Emberlee Short, Kaitly (Dylan) Smith, Jailyn Rickard; all his Panther Creek Auction friends and family.
The family would like to send a heartwarming thank you to the CCU staff at Morristown-Hamblen.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 12 – 2 P.M. in the chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Curtis Seal, Rev. Larry Wolfe and Rev. Kenny Soloman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Melvin Lee Roach, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home
146 East Main St, Morristown, TN 37814
Send FlowersJan
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Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home
146 East Main St, Morristown, TN 37814
Send FlowersServices provided by
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