IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Adam Wayne

Adam Wayne Roach Profile Photo

Roach

May 11, 1995 — Apr 24, 2025

Obituary

Roanoke.......Adam Wayne Roach, age 29 of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Born May 11, 1995 in Danville, he was the son of Michael Anthony Roach of Gretna and Debra Ann Germann of Hollins.  He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, George Charles Germann and Sylvia Lee Jennings; and his paternal grandfather, Melvin T. Roach.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Hazel Roach of Gretna; two brothers, Dustin Cook (Tiffany) of Orange Beach, AL and James Roach (Danielle) of Dry Fork; and three sisters, Erica Woods (Zachary) of Waynesboro, Melissa Callahan of Roanoke and April Callahan of Concord. Aunts and Uncles Sharon Germann, Carolyn Paschall, Sandy Roach, Helen Keatts, Mark Roach , Susan Roark (Tony), Suzy Emmerson, Kathy Hundley (Bully). His beloved cousins, Harlee Paschall (Megan), Tara Taylor (Rodney), Paul Jennings (Emilie), Christopher Davis, Taylor Roark (Nicole), Cassie Rogers (Aaron), Edie Jo Meadows (Anthony Jr), Tori Roark (Branson). Numerous nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews.

Adam was a kind and gentle soul who had in the past few years dedicated his life to the Roanoke Valley Rescue Mission. Adam served a Big God and loved Jesus with all his heart. He spread the word of God throughout the mission, helping all in need with dignity. He loved to fish and cook a wide variety of cuisines with Mom. He enjoyed skateboarding with his cousin Paul when they were young and fishing. He was a lifelong STEELERS FAN. He was dearly loved by all who met him and was a beloved son to his mother.  He would never let a day pass that he didn't tell her how much he loved her. He will be sadly missed by his Family, Church Family and the Roanoke Valley Rescue Mission. The Roanoke Valley Rescue Mission and His Home Church will be having a celebration of life for Adam, May 10th 2025 in the Chapel of the Rescue Mission in Roanoke.

Proverbs 11:25 The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Midway Baptist Church by Rev. Lynn Marstin. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family . Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

April
30

Wednesday

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home

307 Main Street, Gretna, VA 24557

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Funeral Service

May
1

Thursday

Starts at 11:00 am

Burial

Midway Baptist Church Cemetery

1949 Midway Road, Gretna, VA 24557

Celebration of Life

Rescue Mission of Roanoke Chapel

402 4th Street Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24013

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