Obit: John M. Roach, Grant parish La
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Colfax Chronicles Dec 28, 1962

John M. Roach Dies On Dec. 12 

John M.Roach of Dry Prong died in an Alexandria hospital Dec, 12 at 11:30 a. 
m. following a lengthy illness.   He was 79 years and 4 months of age  at the 
time of death.

He was a veteran of World War I and was given the Victory medal for having 
served in five major expeditions. He also served under General Pershing in 
the Mexican War. He was a retired employee of the Kisatcliie National Forest.

He is survived by one brother Mac D. Roach of Monroe and one sister, Mrs. 
Sallie Peters of Dry Prong, six nieces, seven nephews and many other 
relatives and friends. 

Funeral services were held in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers at 3:30p. rn. 
Thursday, Dec. 13 with the Rev. Wilburn Taylor and the Rev. Guy Allen 
officiating. Interrnent followed in the 0akGrove Cemetery near Bentley. 

Pallbearers:were Denver Tarter, Melvin Tarter, Jack Tarter, Paul Ayrnond, Hal 
Brunson and Robert Roach.