Gary Alvin Roache, 64, of Chattanooga, died on Monday May 14, 2012 of natural causes.
He was born in July of 1947 to Juanita and Robert Roache in Kingsport, Tn. A 1965 graduate of Lynn View High School, he received a B.S. in biology in 1974 from East Tennessee State University.
He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Roache.
Survivors include his son, Josh Roache of Kingsport; daughter, Misty (Tim) Haxton of Decatur, Ga.; mother, Juanita Roache of Kingsport; brothers, Elmer (Shirley) Roache of Elizabethton; Edgar (Carol) Roache; and Roger Roache all of Kingsport along with several nieces and nephews.
He will be laid to rest at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, Tn., with a private military service.
Thank you to all of his friends in the Chattanooga area for providing a home and family for many years.
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Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace.