He was retired and loved working in his garden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Earnest Roach, Sr. and Gladys Douglas.
He is survived by his fiancée, Julia Rossi; children, Jeffrey Roach and Michael Roach; grandchildren, Hayley Ralston, Sophia Westbrook and John Paul Roach; and siblings, Mark Roach and Debbie Green.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the American Legion Hall, 8088 Recreation Road, Richmond, VA 23231.