DAVID ROACH

The following bio was taken from page 367 of the book entitled “Rusk County History” compiled and edited and used with permission of the Rusk County Historical Commission.

Transcribed by Claudia Schuster

 Submitted by Gloria Briley Mayfield, Rusk County TX Coordinator

 David Roach was born in Houston on December 8, 1961 to Harold and Mary Roach.  His mother died when he was one year of age and his father brought him to the home of his grandparents, J.V. and Mrs. Roach of Overton. 

David’s father, a pharmacist, worked in Longview for a time and also in DeKalb, Texas but eventually became Director of Pharmacy at Medical Center Hospital in Tyler, Texas.

 David became well-adjusted and enjoyed all the activities of the community.  He attended the very excellent school system of Overton and the Baptist Church.  After graduation from high school, he attended Kilgore College and majored in Mechanic and Electronics.

 Submitted by J.V. Roach