Bennie R. Roach

A Fallen Limb
A limb has fallen from a family tree.
I keep hearing the voice that says, “Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage; I am counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, and my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I was truly blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls. I miss you dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we’re together again.
-unknown author

Bennie Ray Roach, July 31, 1966 passed away on January 23, 2025 after battling an aggressive heart infection. Bennie is survived by his wife Melanie Rae Roach (Cierra Helms (Austin )granddaughter Keira Lynn), Calli Davis (Kyle)(grandson Greyson and granddaughter Evelyn), Cassidy Helms.
Sisters: Kay Denney (Tom Denney, daughter Misty Denney (Tommy Butera and Tristan Denney) Kristine and Cody Bowen, (Lilly, Alex and Kashton Bowen) Anna Mae Hughes (Michael Hughes, Sam Hughes) niece and nephew  Irene Roach, and Marshall Roach
Brothers: Ronald Roach (Beth Roach and nephew Ethan Roach), two aunts and many cousins. Best friend Charles Yesalusky (Amber-Lynn Yesalusky (granddaughters Aria and Riley Thorp, Tiffany Stanton grandsons Mason and Gunner Stanton) Chucky Yesalusky and Austin Yesalusky.


Deceased: Mother Linda Gayle Roach(John Roach I.), John Roach II.

Bennie graduated from Walton Highschool where he spent his youth fighting for his country in the Army, where he later retired and then worked for The Giant from 1989-2001, then Price Chopper in 2001  where he then retired in 2022. Bennie was a devoted husband and grandfather to his many grand children, family and friends. Bennie had a love for nature and often found himself on long walks with his dog Winston or going for long car rides. If you got to know Bennie, you’d see him for the honest, most fun loving, person that he is. He wore his heart on his sleeve and would help anybody he held dear to his heart.

The family will receive friends at Sunset Memorial Services LLC 2659 Main Street Whitney Point Thursday January 30, 2025 from 3-7 PM.

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