Name: Visitation for Lanier Madison Roach
Start: 2016-12-18T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-12-18T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Wilmington Funeral & Cremation - Wilmington Chapel

LANIER MADISON ROACH Lanier (Lee) Madison Roach 81, of Wilmington died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 after a courageous 10 month battle with cancer. Lanier was born November 20,1935 the son of the late Carvin Gardner Roach and Sudie Lee Roach. Following graduation from Shallotte High School, He Married Janice Holden Roach. He served in the US Air Force for 8 years. Later, he served as a civil servant with The Sunny Point Fire Department. Lee was an entrepreneur and visionary who started many businesses most notably D&L Trucking Company of Wilmington, East Coast Leasing of Greensboro and Harbor Side Yachts of Wilmington. Lee never turned down a challenge. He loved adventures, travel and spending time on the water with his boats and family. His passion for the sea led him to obtain his captains license. Throughout his life he made many lasting lifetime friendships. He loved his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ and never missed an opportunity to help another. His Faith in the Power of the Lord never waivered during his illness. A Loving Father and Grandfather. He will be missed greatly. In later years he enjoyed greeting customers and helping his wife Pam of 7 years manage and operate Ernie's Hair Care. He is survived by his wife Pamela Finch Roach of Wilmington who was his Caretaker, Best Friend and Forever Love, Sister Betty Clemmons of Supply and Mother in Law Mary Finch of Wilmington, Son Douglas Lanier Roach wife Danielle of Wilmington daughters Pamela Barker Colwell and husband Albert of Wilmington, Amanda Jean Kunkel & Samantha Jean Myrick of Wilmington. Grandchildren Samantha Koch and husband Lee, Sydney Barker, Matthew Colwell, Trevor Roach and Seth Roach. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday December 18, 2016 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel. The family will see friends from 1:00 PM until service time. Memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, Inc. 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256. Telephone 904.296.7350. Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmingtoncares.com Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099

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Published by Wilmington Star-News from Dec. 14 to Dec. 16, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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16 Entries

Rob and christy Huxley

December 18, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Lee was a very decent caring man. The world has discovered a great loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Barry Hardesty

December 18, 2016

So sorry to hear of Mr Lee's passing. He and my father, Bob Hardesty,were two peas in a pod, back in the day. May God bring blessings. Our deepest sympathies.

Reggie Hewett

December 18, 2016

Sorry for your loss

Larry Barruch

December 18, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

December 17, 2016

We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish your memories with Papa Roach.
From Arlene, Wesley, and Tyler

Reggie & Debbie Neal

December 17, 2016

May our Heavenly Father grant peace and comfort to the Roach family, our prayers and thoughts are with you!

Wylene McDonald

December 16, 2016

Lee Roach was one of a kind. My husband Bobby and I were very close friends of Lee for many decades. We watched Doug and Pam grow up to be the incredible people they are today. We have so many wonderful and cherished memories of laughing together on the sea and on land. RIP Captain Lee.

Tony Hester

December 15, 2016

Doug, my thoughts are with you and your family in this time of mourning.

I will think of Lee often and he will live on in stories shared with those who knew him and stories told to those who should have.

Tim Matt

December 15, 2016

Lee will be remembered as a constantly working, inventive and hard charging business man, on whom many local businesses depended; and in whom placed respect. Our prayers are with you and yours, Doug...

Barbara Benson

December 14, 2016

Doug and family,we can all still treasure the good memories we had in the past.Memories last forever.God Bless you all.

John Lamberth

December 14, 2016

My heart goes out to the Roach family, especially Doug. Mr. Roach was a good man, who played an major part in my life.Prayers to his family.

Bob Eakins

December 14, 2016

Prayers and thoughts with you. A good friend and business associate who I will miss

Jamey Hewett

December 14, 2016

Thoughts are with the family! Time can and will heal all wounds!

Jamey Hewett

December 14, 2016

Thoughts are with the family! Time will heal all wounds.

John Bailey

December 14, 2016

Our prayers, thoughts, and love are with you all at this time. May God comfort you.

GARY & SOPHIA HAMM

December 14, 2016

MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

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