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Harold Roach Obituary
April 13, 1953 - January 7, 2021
Forest Acres, South Carolina - Harold Lloyd Roach, Jr., 67, of Forest Acres died Thursday, January 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and listening to The Beatles greatest hits. Born April 13, 1953, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Harold Lloyd Roach, Sr. and Cynthia Miller Roach.
Hal is survived by his daughter, who he called "Sweet Pea", Ashleigh Roach Taylor (Zachary) of Columbia; his grandchildren, Shane Halyn Porter, Jaden Bryce "JB" Porter, Chloe Makenzie Porter, and Fiona Scarlett Taylor; his brother, Stanley N. Roach of Columbia; his niece, Andrea Roach Westmoreland (Tripp) of Gilbert; as well as his great nephew and great niece, Brantley and Chesney Westmoreland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn "Lynn" Thomas Roach.
The graveside service for Hal will be held at 3 o'clock Monday, January 18th at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Serenity Garden, North End of Windwan Drive, Columbia, with Pastor Mark Buchan officiating. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Everyone is invited to attend but will be asked to abide by the state's recommendations of wearing masks and social distancing to provide a safe environment for all.
The family would like to acknowledge their appreciation to Heart of Hospice for making his final months comfortable and providing support to them.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Institute for Cancer Research, 1560 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209.
Everyone in attendance is encouraged to wear their Green Bay Packers gear or green and gold.
Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.
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