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Herman Wood (H.W.) Roach

7/29/2016

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Herman Wood (H.W.) Roach, 90, of Greer, SC, died July 28, 2016 at Open Arms Hospice after a brief illness. 

H.W. was born in Breeding, Kentucky, on May 25, 1926, to the late Lou Willia and A.H. Roach. In addition to his parents, H.W. was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ruby McKinney Roach. 

Mr. Roach was a graduate of Breeding High School.  Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II from 1944-1946, in the Pacific Theatre. 

Mr. Roach was a retired farmer and businessman. He was a faithful member of Beulah Chapel Brethren in Christ Church and served many years as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and Sunday School Teacher. 

He was dedicated to community service as well:  Adair County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for 40 years, Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors, member of VFW Post 6097, member of the Adair County Fair Board, Adair County Water District Board of Directors and a member of Gideons International. 

Survivors include: 
Two sons – Hal (Katie) Roach of Greenville, SC, Brent (Tamara) Roach of Statesville, NC 
Five grandchildren – Katherine Roach, Cherylyn Groh, Michael Groh, John Roach, Olivia Roach 
His extended family – Kenneth Ballou, Gary and Doris Lane, Murray and Juanita Scott, Donald and Bobbie McKinney, Harold and Carol McKinney 
Numerous nieces, nephews and special friends 

Funeral service – Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Beulah Chapel Brethren in Christ Church with Bro. Clifton Bennett officiating 

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery 

Visitation after 4:30 P.M. Friday, August 5, 2016 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the church. 

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to Gideons International, Beulah Chapel Church or Open Arms Hospice 

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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