Gretna…..Russell James Roach, Sr., age 64 of 986 Crown Road, Gretna passed away at his residence on Monday, September 2, 2013.
Born June 14, 1949 in Bedford County, he was a son of the late Bunion Dick Roach and Ninia Opal Wright Roach. Russell was a self-employed logger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching TV and western movies.
He is survived by his wife JoAnn Huff Roach of the residence; one son, Russell James Roach, Jr. of Gretna; four daughters, Teresa Moser of Danville, Tina Tipton of AR, Regina Seamster of Gretna and Nancy Chaney of Gretna; two brothers, Paul Thomas Roach of Huddleston and Jesse Roach of Lynch Station; three sisters, Opal Winifred Miller of Gretna, Mary Ellen Tuck of Gretna and Lucille Roach of Roxboro, NC; one step-sister, Lorene Miller of Altavista; 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at the Roach Family Cemetery by Pastor Donald Powell and Rev. Richard Leviner.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.