Obit Roach 022517


William Melvin Roach

Gearhart July 2, 1970 — Feb. 6, 2017

William Melvin Roach passed away in Gearhart, Oregon, on Feb. 6, 2017.

Bill was born on July 2, 1970, in Ukiah, California, and lived in Ukiah and Redwood Valley for the majority of his life before moving to Gearhart in 2005. Bill attended Ukiah High School and graduated in 1989.

He loved fishing and camping with his daughters and son.

Bill was a log truck driver employed by Roach Brothers Logging in Fort Bragg, California, and Morisse Logging of Astoria, Oregon.

William is survived by his daughters, Jessica and Meagan; son, Colby; mother, Carol Roach; brother, David Roach; and former spouses, Claudine Hofman and Erin Roach. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Patrick Roach; and brother, Kevin Roach.

Funeral services will be held at the Lighthouse Christian Church in Warrenton, Oregon, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19.

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