Calvin Roy Roach

Calvin Roy Roach, 98, of Porter, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2026. He was born in San Angelo, Texas, on April 6, 1927, to John B. Roach and Allie Mae Watts. Calvin met the love of his life, Georgie, in Houston, Texas, and they were married on March 3, 1946. He worked as a painter for Southern Pacific Railroad and retired after many years of dedicated service. Calvin proudly served in the United States Navy, joining in 1945 and receiving an honorable discharge in 1946 due to health reasons.

Calvin was a master Mason, a Scottish Rite Mason, and a devoted Shriner. He was a member of the Arabia Shrine and was deeply involved with the Texas Range Riders, where he was one of the founding members and the last remaining member to pass away. He loved being a Shriner and held many positions during his 50 years with the Arabia Shriners. Known for his generosity, Calvin was always there to help anyone in need and made countless friends along the way. He had a passion for horses and enjoyed riding for the Arabia Knights, competing in events and traveling across Texas with fellow Shriners. Calvin and his wife Georgie were rarely seen apart—two peas in a pod—and he never worked alone, always having his beautiful and loving wife by his side.

Calvin was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Georgie Roach; father, John Beverly; mother, Allie Mae Watts; brothers, J.B. Roach, Jimmy Roach, and Sammie Roach; and his nephew, Calvin “Butch” Roach.

He is survived by his nephew, Gary Roach and wife Janie; nieces, Beverly Schultz, Alice Roach, and many other nieces and nephews, including great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews, as well as many, many friends.

Serving as pallbearers are John Arnold, Jason Arnold, Joe Beaty, John Or Jr., Dan Moseley, and Mary Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Kirkland, Ruben Robles, Eddie Reed, John Or Sr., Dale Dickman, and Jeff Jones.

In lieu of flowers, Shriner Cripple and Burn Units, American Heart Association, and Alzheimer’s Association.

A visitation will be held on January 23, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Brookside Funeral Home, located in the Grand Oak Chapel at 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77039.

The funeral service will follow on the same day, January 23, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at the same location.

A committal service, with military honors, will take place on January 23, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX, 77039.