Herman L Roach

Herman L. Roach, 86, formerly of Hughes Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior, September 22, 2013. Born January 8, 1927 in Hamilton, Ohio to William Henry and Nora (Alcorn) Roach, Herman was one of seven children. He grew up in Miamisburg, Ohio, where he attended Miamisburg City Schools. Herman was employed by and retired from Delco Moriane, Division of General Motors, after 30 years of service, in 1980. He was a member of Local 696 Autoworkers Union and a member of the 25 Year Club. Previous to moving to Northeast Texas, Herman and his wife Minie resided in Eaton, Ohio, where he enjoyed farming and hunting. They were former members of the Sugar Valley United Methodist Church. After retiring, Herman and wife Minie spent many enjoyable hours fishing in Lake Okechobee, Florida where they resided prior to moving to Hughes Springs. After moving to Hughes Springs he and wife Minie joined the Veal Switch Baptist Church where they were quite active. Herman was preceded in death by his wife, Minie; his parents; sisters, Flossie (Miller) Roach, Carrie (Abner) Roach, and Helen Roach; brother, Ronald Roach; and great grandson, Dillon Roach. He is survived by sons, Michael Roach (Patsy), Stephen Roach (Vicki), and Larry Roach (Siemone); five grandsons; three great grandsons; one great granddaughter; brother, David (Marie) Roach; sister, Wanda (Warmouth) Roach. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Veal Switch Baptist Church, with Bro. Curt Beadle, officiating. Interment will take place at Mound Hill Union Cemetery in Eaton, Ohio. There will be a time of visitation from 6 until 8 p.m., Tuesday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Veal Switch Baptist Church, P.O. Box 326, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656.