Justin “Roach” Roche, 27, of Winnie, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, from an automobile accident. He was born on October 5, 1984, in Conroe to Vicky Benoit Roche and Floyd Roche.
Justin was an active member of the community volunteering his time at Cornerstone Church, Stowell, where he served as an usher. Although Justin’s job was a foreman for Clean Harbor, his true passion was working with youth sports. “Roach” umpired for youth baseball games, refereed Little Dribblers, and in anything that involved a ball of some kind. He was a very fine young man loved by his family and friends, who was quick to laugh and help anyone in need. Justin will be missed by his loved ones and his community.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Roche; son, Colton Roche; daughter, Haylee Smith; parents, Vicky and Floyd Roche; in-laws, Larry Smith and Lisa Jeanjaquet, and Debra Smith; brother, Peter Roche; sister, Jessica Roche; brothers-in-law, Wayne Smith, Darin Smith and his wife, Hanna; goddaughter and niece, Emmalee Deal; nieces and nephews, Morgan Smith, Caden Smith, and Kyler Smith; grandparents, Ruby Roche, Neubern Benoit, Bobbye Brevard, and Ruby Smith; godmother, Juanita Creduer; godfather, Dale Owens; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Justin was preceded in death by grandmother, Barbara Benoit and grandfather, E. P. Roche.
A gathering of Justin’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 8, 2012, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Cornerstone Church, 3810 Highway 124, Winnie, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Lisa and Justin Roche’s name, in care of Texas Coastal Bank, P. O. Box 20396, Beaumont, Texas 77720.
