He was a lifelong farmer and faithful member of the Prices Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 10 years Patsy Harper and two daughters, Lola (Frank) Gibson of Edmonton, Kentucky. Doris (Phil) Ecton of Carlisle, Kentucky. Other survivors include two brothers, Paul and Robert (Mildred) Roach of Edmonton. Five grandchildren – Lisa (Dale) Upchurch and Stevie (Wendy) Gibson of Edmonton. Chris (Jessica) Ecton Pittsburgh, PA, Mike (Laura) Ecton and Rachel Ecton of Lexington, Kentucky. Five great-grandchildren – Tyler and Michael Phelps, and Whitley and Reagan Gibson of Edmonton, KY and Charlie Ecton of Lexington, KY. A special step-son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Debbie Harper of Edmonton, KY as well as a number of nieces and nephews, other extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by the Mother of his children and wife of 52 years, Zelma Sexton Roach, three brothers – Truman, John Ben and Herbert Maxie Roach; three sisters – Creo Dickson, Maxine Bragg and Bertha Marie Roach.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 25th at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton with burial in the Bragg Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday and after 9:00 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.