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Lanier "Lee" Roach

1935 - 2016

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Wilmington Funeral & Cremation - Wilmington Chapel

1535 S. 41st Street

Wilmington, North Carolina

Lanier Roach Obituary

LANIER "LEE" ROACH 81, of Wilmington died Tuesday. Funeral 2:00 PM today Wilmington Funeral Chapel. Condolences at www.wilmingtoncares.com

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Dec. 18, 2016.

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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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Dec

18

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wilmington Funeral & Cremation - Wilmington Chapel

1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403

Dec

18

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Wilmington Funeral & Cremation - Wilmington Chapel

1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403

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