Mr. Edward Roach was born July 11, 1937 in Lugoff, South Carolina.  His parents were Melton Roach, Sr. and Niecy Roach.

He attended the public schools of Kershaw County, South Carolina.  He was employed by Westvaco where he worked until he retired.  He also worked for Kirk Gruber Logging Company.

Edward was preceded in death by one grandson, Rodrque Addison.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter, Carol Roach of Brooklyn, New York; his son, Rodney Roach of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren, Chelsey Roach, Akeem Kitt, Veronica Dixon, Vatasia Glover, Alashia Roach and Aleshia Roach; longtime companion, Brenda Singletary, step children, Taiwan Singletary, Patreka Singletary and Devin Singletary; a host of other relatives and friends.