Charlie Roach

Charlie Roach age 87 of Clinton, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge, TN. Charlie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather. He enjoyed the holidays with his family. Charlie was an avid fox hunter all his life, loved his hound dogs and his hunting buddies. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball. He was a veteran of United States Navy during WWII. Charlie retired from CUB after 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur & Mae Roach; sons, Arthur Lynn Roach, Randall Roach; sisters, Drusilla Roach, Katherine Nichols, Alice Currier, Lorene Rhea, Carrie Wilhoit; brother, S.P. Roach; and son in law, Richard Dixon. Charlie is survived by his; Wife of 64 years: Juanita Gilbert Roach of Clinton, TN Daughters: Beverly Wilshire & husband Delmer of Clinton, TN Michelle Dixon of New York Son: Rodney Roach & wife Sheila of Clinton, TN Daughter in law: Ziena Roach Sisters: Louise Long of Clinton, TN Ruth Roach of Clinton, TN Ruby Wilhoit of Marietta, GA Grandchildren: Chris Roach, Candice Bickmore, Shawna Watson, Marissa Wilshire, Titan Long and Josh Roach Charlie also leaves behind 11 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, several nieces, nephews and many friends. The family would like to thank all those that took good care of Charlie at NHC Healthcare Center in Oak Ridge where he was loved very much. Charlie's family will receive his friends on Sunday, December 9th from 12 noon - 2:00 pm with is funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with Rev. David Phillips officiating. His interment will follow his service at the Blowing Springs cemetery in Clinton, TN with full military honors.