Roach, Jr., Charles L., age 76, of Knoxville, passed on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in the 12th hour. He was a faithful member of Arlington Baptist Church. He was a 40 year employee of KUB in the Gas Division. Preceded in death by parents, Charles, Sr. and Inez Roach; and brother, David Roach.
Survived by wife of 56 years, Gail S. Roach; son, Michael Roach and wife Brenda; daughter, Michelle Pardue and husband Paul; 6 grandchildren, Nick Roach and wife Tracy, Kristin Wirges and husband Scott of Katy, TX, Rachael Beadle and husband Cary, Adrienne Sharp and husband Brady, Katelyn Pardue, Maggie Pardue; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Carol Carlin and husband Allen, Jane Sharpe; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service will be 1 pm Saturday at Lynnhurst Cemetery with Rev. Tim Guthrie and Rev. John Lovelace officiating. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Arlington Baptist Church Building Fund, 1928 Fairmont Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37917. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com