David (D.C.) Roach

February 9, 2021

David (D.C.) Roach, 82 of Davisville, Florida, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2021 at Atmore Community Hospital. He was born June 23, 1938 in McDavid, Florida.

Mr. Roach had resided in Bratt, Florida for most of his life. He was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School, Walnut Hill, FL and was a retired employee of Monsanto. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bratt, FL. He loved the Lord and his church family. He also was an avid hunter and reader. He was a Mason with Century Lodge #213. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Lee and Joseph Sands and brother, Joe (Buddy) Sands.

Mr. Roach is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy Murph Roach; sister, Marsha (Mervin) Gibson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.

Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 9:30 AM until service time at 10:30 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Gibson, Eddie Roach, Matthew Barnett, Michael Ward, Michael Ward and Mike Ward.

The family has requested social distancing and masks.

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  1. Karen Mattox on February 14th, 2021 4:26 pm

    Mama (Irma Beasley) are so sorry to hear of D.C.’s passing. He was a good man and he will be missed.

    Nancy,

    Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord…that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.

    With sympathy,
    Irma Beasley and Karen Beasley Mattox

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