Norman "Cowboy" Roach, 71, of Lexington died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at Helen Keller Hospital.
Visitation will be Friday, January 24, 2014, from 6-8 PM at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 2 PM at Elkins East Chapel with Bro. Tim Grigsby and Bro. Andy Erwin officiating. Burial will be at Barnett Cemetery.
Mr. Roach retired from Lauderdale County as a supervisor for many years. He was a member of the operators local #320. He loved fishing, camping, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. Roach and Susie Simpson Roach Clemmons; sister Ora Thornton; brother Arvil Roach; special friend Helen Roach.
Mr. Roach is survived by his daughters Jean Grigsby (Thomas) and Casey Richardson (Chris); sister Judy Williams (Brad); brothers Robert Roach (Charlotte) and Donnie Roach (Kathern); four grandchildren Caine Herston (Crystal), AJ Burbank, Carley Grigsby, and Brock Grigsby; two great-grandchildren Chandler and Cali Herston; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mike Thornton, Colby Thornton, Caine Herston, Brock Grigsby, Chris Burbank, Rickey Roach, Perry Roach, and Jeff Thigpen. Honorary pallbearers will be Dwight "Cricket" Griffin and Larry Wiggington.
Special thanks to Greenhill Family Clinic, Dr. Patel and staff, and Helen Keller 4th floor.