J. R. Roach was born July 25, 1946 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Jess Roach and Elvie Bivens.
He was united in marriage to Linda Miller on March 23, 1964. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Roach worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Forty Forks Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved going coon hunting.
Mr. Roach departed this life on December 26, 2020 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 74 Years, 5 Months, 1 Day. He is survived by his wife Linda Roach of Bethel Springs, TN; two sons, Jackie Roach and wife Christie of Bethel Springs, TN, Joel Roach and wife Amanda of Bethel Springs, TN; two brothers, James Roach of Savannah, TN, Jesse Lee Roach of Selmer, TN; a sister, Martha Adams of Corinth, MS; five grandchildren, Madison Cox and husband Mason, Makayla Roach, Mayson Kennedy and husband Carson, Miller Grace Roach and Gunner Roach; a great-grandson, Greyson Cox; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Roach was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Michelle Roach; four sisters, Eloise Willard, Delcie Robbins, Kathryn Strickland, and Faye Dixon.
A memorial service will take place at a later date.
