William P. Roach, Sr. was born January 10, 1927 to the late Jim and Dora Roach and completed his journey on earth November 21, 2017. He is reunited with two brothers who preceded him in death, Chester Roach and Grady Roach.

Preston is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann Roach; three children, William P. Roach, Jr. (Frances), Donald A. Roach (Georgia) and Derek W. Roach (Kathy); sister, Mary L. Moore; brother, Truman Roach; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.

The Funeral Service will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Reverend Tyrone Gates officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home & Crematory in Jasper, Georgia.

Online condolences can be made at www.roperfuneralhome.com.