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John Roach, Jr. passed away on August 15, 2023. John was a 1960 graduate of Vinton High School. He attended MSU before joining the United States Navy from 1963-1967 where he was sent to Vietnam. John worked in the oilfield for 20 years. He worked as an electrical supervisor for KBR and NOWSCO retiring in 2013. John was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Vinton. John was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge #364 and VFW Post 9854 in Vinton.
John is survived by two sons, Tommy Sandifer and Michol Sandifer; three daughters, Elaine (Sandifer) Terry, Heidi Jacobson, and Christine Hladik; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and family members. He was preceded in death by his wife, Freida Marie Finn Roach; his parents, John W. Roach, Sr. and Mary Sue Simms Roach; and his sister, Virginia Smith.
Services for John will be held on Friday, August 19, 2023, at 11:30 AM at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Vinton. Visitation will be from 9 AM until the time of service. Cremation will follow.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.robisonfuneralhome.com
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