Gretna…..Amos Marion (Shakey) Roach, age 78 of 3884 Blue Ridge Drive, Gretna died Monday, June 16, 2014 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born August 27, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late, Claude Swanson Roach and Elizabeth Davis Roach. He was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis Ann Moore Roach; two sons, Raymond Amos Roach and William Thomas Roach; a granddaughter, Crystal Dawn Roach; two brothers, Percy Roach, and Bobby Lee Roach; and five sisters, Cora Norcutt, Elvin Betterton, Garnett Hammock, Margaret Ann Riddle, and Helen Marie Roach. Mr. Roach was a retired Supervisor for the Lane Company. He loved to hunt and garden. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Phyllis R. Mason and husband, Gregg of Evington; two brothers, Cecil Roach of Gretna and Wayne Roach, Sr. of Chatham; two sisters, Sally Pruitt of Chatham and Emily Francis of Java; four grandchildren, James Mason, Katherine Mason, Christian Roach and James Dawson; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Pastor Scott Dean. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, P.O. Box 400, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.