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1935
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2019
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Jerry Roach Obituary
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Joanne Roach, and his brother, Jack Roach.
Jerry was a 1953 graduate of Bogart High School and served in the US Army. He spent his career in the industrial bearing business, through which he made many lifelong friends. He retired from Dixie Bearings Inc, in 1996. He was a member of Living Word Baptist Church in Bogart.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Lynn Dillard; his daughter and son-in-law, Nickie and Rick Carter; his granddaughter, Lauren Ivy Dillard, and his beloved companion; his black lab, Molly.
Jerry had a sharp wit and a generous nature. He enjoyed gardening, following NASCAR, talking to his friends on the phone, and most of all, he loved fishing and hunting. For his years of experience and keen skills at trot line fishing, he was known as the "Catfish King" among his friends.
At Jerry's request, the family will forgo a funeral service.
Athens Cremation Service, Oconee Chapel, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements.
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Janet Zuber/Luke
November 14, 2019
Jerry was part of our BHS family here at our Bogart school..Don, Jerry, Lamar and Carl were a great group of guys...Lots of good memories. He was a wonderful caregiver for many years and I thank him for that. I played basketball with Joanne and remember the good times. Thanks for the memories!!! Janet Z. Luke
November 12, 2019
He was a living example of what are mere words for far too many: "for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part."
Larry Davison
November 12, 2019
So sorry to hear this, Jerry was a good man !Prayer's for you family .
Larry Davison
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