Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Roache, Milton A July 16, 1907
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Virginian Pilot July 17, 1907

                 MILTON A. ROACH ELECTROCUTED AT SOUTH NORFOLK

Came in Contact With Live Wire While Going to His Home ---Found by Neighbors in 
a Dying Condition

Milton A. Roach, a well known citizen of South Norfolk, was killed almost 
instantly yesterday evening near his home on Ohio street by coming in contact 
with a live electric wire.
About 8:45 o'clock Messrs. McPherson, Berry Davis and others, while returning 
from work, saw Mr. Roach lying in the street and went to his assistance as 
quickly as possible, and on reaching his side found him unconscious but not 
quite dead.
                         His Hands Tell Story
Both hands were scorched by coming in contact with the wire and the back of his 
head was bruised by striking the ground or curbing.  He was within a block and a 
half from his home when he was shocked.
A coroner's jury was summoned soon after the accident and viewed the remains.  
The verdict was to the effect that Mr. Roach came to his death by coming in 
contact with a live electric wire, the property of whom being unknown to the 
jury.
                          Well Known Citizen
Mr. Roach was 46 years old last Sunday and is survived by his wife and two 
children, Miss Lelia Roach and Orris Roach.  He was born and reared at Mount 
Pleasant , Norfolk county, and has lived in South Norfolk for about six years.  
He was always keenly interested in the welfare of the community and was at one 
time a magistrate there.
Before coming to this section he was engaged in farming.  He was a member of 
Liberty Street M.E. Church, South Norfolk.  The funeral arrangements will be 
announced later.
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The funeral of Milton A. Roach, of South Norfolk, took place at 4 o'clock in the 
home in Rogers avenue.  The interment was in Magnolia Cemetery, Berkley ward.  
Rev. V.W. Bargamin, pastor of Liberty Street M.E. Church, officiated.  Oakdale 
Lodge, No. 70, I.O.O.F. and Tidewater Council, No. 30, Jr. O.U.A.M. attended in 
a body, the deceased being a member of those orders.


Virginian Pilot July 19, 1907

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