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Donald A Roach
January 24, 1933 — January 22, 2015
Donald A Roach, 81, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. He was born
Jas. 24, 1933, in Nashville, Tenn. to Harold and Merle Roach. Donald lived in
Albuquerque for most of his childhood. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was
honorably discharged on July 30, 1952. He married Mary Kay Adams on April 23, 1953.
They raised three children. In 1974, he was transferred to Farmington to open and manage a store for House of Carpets, He enjoyed serving the public in flooring sales. In 2003, he opened High Tech Floors which grew into a well respected company in the commercial flooring industry.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers - Sonny, Clifton "Buddy" and Ronald Roach and a sister Maggie McNees. He is survived by his wife of 6l years, Mary Kay; sons, Greg (Brenda) and Jack; daughter, Donna (David) Rhoden; sister, Emily (Bobby) Beall, brothers, Richard, Daniel, Frank and Fred Roach; sisters in-law, Dorothy Roach and LaVonne Hite; eight grandchildren, Brian (Stephanie), Brandon, Bradley (Brandy), Kyle and Jacob Roach (their mother Laciene), Dereck Rhoden, Scott Nolley and Kristen (Ron) Pate; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Donald was outgoing and enjoyed camping, boating, snowmobiling and race cars. He
was an active church member. Donald was dearly loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Ronald Bliss, Angelica Hosman,
Ashley Schmaltz and the Cedar Ridge Inn staff for their kindness and care.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Cross Roads Community Church, 2400 N. Butler Ave. in Farmington, with pastor Dave West officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Frontline Mission, P. O. Box
2635, Farmington, NM 87499, or a charity of your choice.
Donald's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.
Jas. 24, 1933, in Nashville, Tenn. to Harold and Merle Roach. Donald lived in
Albuquerque for most of his childhood. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was
honorably discharged on July 30, 1952. He married Mary Kay Adams on April 23, 1953.
They raised three children. In 1974, he was transferred to Farmington to open and manage a store for House of Carpets, He enjoyed serving the public in flooring sales. In 2003, he opened High Tech Floors which grew into a well respected company in the commercial flooring industry.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers - Sonny, Clifton "Buddy" and Ronald Roach and a sister Maggie McNees. He is survived by his wife of 6l years, Mary Kay; sons, Greg (Brenda) and Jack; daughter, Donna (David) Rhoden; sister, Emily (Bobby) Beall, brothers, Richard, Daniel, Frank and Fred Roach; sisters in-law, Dorothy Roach and LaVonne Hite; eight grandchildren, Brian (Stephanie), Brandon, Bradley (Brandy), Kyle and Jacob Roach (their mother Laciene), Dereck Rhoden, Scott Nolley and Kristen (Ron) Pate; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Donald was outgoing and enjoyed camping, boating, snowmobiling and race cars. He
was an active church member. Donald was dearly loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Ronald Bliss, Angelica Hosman,
Ashley Schmaltz and the Cedar Ridge Inn staff for their kindness and care.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Cross Roads Community Church, 2400 N. Butler Ave. in Farmington, with pastor Dave West officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Frontline Mission, P. O. Box
2635, Farmington, NM 87499, or a charity of your choice.
Donald's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.
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