Lee Roche

View this Videotribute Rev. Raoul Francis ?Lee? Roche, age 71, of Union Mills, NC, formerly of Ashe County, died Thursday, September 13, 2007 at the Sunrise Rehabilitation and Care in Nebo, NC. Rev. Roche was born April 17, 1936 in Unicoi, Tennessee to the late William Patrick and Florence Huskins Roche. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Roche. He was a Methodist minister. He also served as Chaplain at the Veteran?s Administration Hospital in Salisbury, NC. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Leon Morrow and Rev. Jimmy Church. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. The family will receive friends from 12 pm until 2 pm prior to the funeral service at Ashelawn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made the Gideons, P.O. Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Mr. Roche is survived by: Two sons: William Roche II of Lincolnton, NC and Chris Roche of Union Mills, NC. One daughter: Pamela Roche of Johnson City, TN. One Stepson: Billy Church of West Jefferson, NC. One Stepdaughter: Jenine Lewis of West Jefferson, NC. Four brothers: Robert E. Roche of West Jefferson, NC; Johnny Roche of Boone, NC; Danny Roche of Tucson, AZ; and Joel Roche of Denver, CO. Three sisters: Mary Anne Roche, Patsy Roche and Sharon Bailey, all of Albuquerque, NM. 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. You may send condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.