Gretna……..Jesse James Roach, age 81 of Gretna formerly of Lynch Station died Monday, May 15, 2017 at Chatham Health & Rehab Center.
Born June 22, 1935 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Bunion Roach and Eddie Mae Irby Roach. He was predeceased by two brothers, Russell Roach and Frank Roach and a sister, Christine Tilly. Mr. Roach retired after 36 years of service as a truck driver for English Construction. He enjoyed farming, gardening, raising cows and fishing.
He is survived by one daughter, Betty R. Hershman of Gretna; two sons, Bobby G. Roach of Hurt and James W. (Joe) Roach of Leesville; one brother, Paul Roach and wife, Beulah Mae of Huddleston; four sisters, Lorene Miller of Evington, Opal Miller of Pittsville, Lucille Roach and husband, Earl of Roxboro, NC and Mary Ellen Tuck of Gretna; four grandchildren, Holly Gardner, Michael Roach, Brian Roach and Brandy Little; and two great-grandchildren, Gabrial Gardner and Rylee Roach.
Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Roach Family Cemetery by Rev. R.G. Rowland.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2017 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.