Woodrow Roach, Jr. Obituary (1953

Woodrow Roach, Jr., age 69, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Woodrow was born in Washington, D.C. on January 30, 1953 to the late Woodrow Sr. and Evelyn Roach. In the 70's Woodrow moved to Columbus Ohio to attend Ohio State University. While attending OSU, Woodrow was a member of the Buckeyes football team as a running back. On November 25, 1983 he married his beautiful wife Deborah, whom he loved dearly. She was a loving and dedicated wife who cherished Woodrow until the very end. Woodrow had a heart of gold. He wasn't selfish, but was always concerned about the welfare of others. He will truly be missed. He may have left this earth, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those he loved. Woodrow was preceded in death by his parents Evelyn and Woodrow Sr., eldest son Jason Lamar Roach, and his brother Nathaniel Roach. He is survived by his wife Deborah; his sons Woodrow Allen Nathaniel Roach and Vincent Miller; siblings, Mary Branson (James), Mildred Henson, Shirley Roach, and Allen Roach (Priscilla); uncle. Willie Roach (Letha); eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Private arrangements for the family.