Matthew Curtis Roach

2003 - 2022

DEGRAFF - Matthew Curtis Roach went to be with his Lord & Savior on January 1, 2022. Matt was born September 4, 2003, to Curtis and Rebecca Roach of DeGraff.

Matt was a senior at West Liberty-Salem H.S. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald & LaQuita Roach. Matt is survived by his parents, Curtis & Rebecca Roach, his sisters Stephanie (Isaac) Kauffman of Columbus and Kelli Roach of DeGraff, his grandmother, Bobbie Morrison of Dayton, his grandfather, A. Curtis (Martha) Morrison of Port St. Lucie FL, his uncle Charles Morrison and cousin Vivienne Morrison of Dayton, along with his many special friends and school family (and his many wives).

Matthew was an active member of the high school marching band as a trombone & saxophone player along with Sound Check, the school show choir. He loved performing in the school drama and musical productions. He loved his dog Chimney. He loved history specifically WWI and was a huge Green Bay Packers fan. Matt had enlisted in the United States Navy and was active in the delayed entry program awaiting graduation.

Matt was most known for his beautiful blonde locks along with his unique fashion sense with knee high socks and button up shirts.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Grace Chapel Church, 500 Linden Street in West Liberty. Pastor Alex Dye will officiate a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 6 at the church. Burial will follow in Greenwood-Union Cemetery in DeGraff, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Matt's memory, to the West Liberty-Salem High School Music Program.

DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME, DEGRAFF is honored to serve the Roach family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.