of Marshall, AR
January 10, 1947 - December 7, 2025
Eddie Wayne Roach, age 78 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Sunday, December 7th, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on January 10th, 1947 to Billy Joe Roach and Laverne Ragland Roach. Eddie was married to Shirley Patterson Roach for 59 years.
Eddie was a member of Grandview Church of Christ for many years. He worked in dry wall most of his life. In later life he owned a muffler shop in town. Eddie had a special love for ''trading'' anything and everything. He also found great joy in attended the stock car races and working on race cars. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Patterson Roach; two children, Marty Roach (Rita) and Kim Roach; two grandchildren, Katelyn Oliver (Jamie) and Garrett Morrison; two step-grandchildren, Kyle Goodwin (Kristina) and Justin Loggins (Jessica); two great grandchildren, Jeremiah and June Loggins; and brother, Ronnie Roach (Sharon) of Bella Vista.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Joe and Laverne Roach; and two brothers, Billy Roach and Ricky Roach.
Private family burial will be in Grandview Cemetery at a later date.
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26 Condolence(s)
Tabatha wilson
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss prayers for you all.
Buddy and Sonya Parks
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. We will always treasure the memories of the racing days.
Larry George
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss
Eddie, and Kathy Morrison
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
So sorry, We send you all our, deepest sympathy, and prayers.
Mary and Tracy Harris
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Eddie was a good man and will be missed. May the Lord carry each of you and comfort you as only he can.
Kim Smithson Jackson
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Marty and Kim I am so sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose a Dad that you are close to. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Please let your mom know she is also. If you guys need anything please do not hesitate to let me know.
Boggie n Debbie Bramlett
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
We both are so sorry to hear of the passing of Eddie. Bog and Eddie were very good friends. They were always talking about trading,racing and just about anything you could think of. He will be greatly missed.
Brandy Oliver
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Malinda Morris
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with Eddie's family. I know he will be missed by all of his family and friends who loved him. 🙏'"
Earlene Carter
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
So sorry for your loss 🙏
Cathy A Griffin
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Condolences and hugs to his family
Donna Jenkins
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Sending our deepest condolences to the family. Eddie was such a great guy! Always a smile and a hello when you ran into him. He seemed to enjoy life and lived it well. Romey and Donna Jenkins
Sherri Ragland
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Shirley, Kim, & Marty, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Eddie. Praying for you all.
Albert & Anna Maze
Monday, December 8, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Eddie's passing. We pray peace and comfort for you and your families at this time.
Pat Holley Halsted
Monday, December 8, 2025
Sending prayers of comfort and peace to the entire family.
Cecila Hill (Rushing)
Monday, December 8, 2025
Sorry to heard of your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for family
John barker
Monday, December 8, 2025
Im sure gonna miss Ed. He was a good good friend. My prayers go out to all his family.
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Monday, December 8, 2025
We're sorry for your loss. Eddie was a good friend and he will missed.
Brock Horton
Monday, December 8, 2025
Sorry to hear about Ed. We had a lot of good times together hanging Sheetrock.
Karen Kay Balentine Knight
Monday, December 8, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss!
Douglas Campbell
Monday, December 8, 2025
So sorry to hear of Eddie's passing.
Debbie McDaniel
Monday, December 8, 2025
Love and prayers to all the family. He will be missed. Debbie
Debbie McDaniel
Monday, December 8, 2025
Love and prayers to all the family. He will be missed. Debbie
Shawnetta and Bill tyler
Monday, December 8, 2025
Pray for you all he wes a good friend
Marinda Holliman and Rick Holliman
Monday, December 8, 2025
Dear Shirley, Marty, Ronnie and all the family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss of husband, father, brother. We have special memories when we were young and still in school at Marshall, about the Morning Star " Sugar Shack" where all of us had so much fun and of course Rick and Eddie Wayne and Billy Morris and others being part of the drywall fellows of Searcy, county. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers for your comfort in the days ahead.
Love to all, Rick and Marinda Holliman
Toby Long
Monday, December 8, 2025
I'm sorry to hear of Eddie passing!! Praying for his family