Tommy Anderson Roach, Sr., 77, of Lumberton, NC died on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. He was born on July 13, 1934 to the late Robert Price Roach and Ethel Graham Roach. He graduated from Red Springs High School n 1953. He was self-employed and owner of Tommy A. Roach and Associates, Professional Land surveyor for fifty three years and was a member of the Red Springs National Guard for fourteen years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Mr. Roach is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Jo Ann Grubbs Roach of Lumberton; two sons, Tommy Roach, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Lumberton and Greg Roach of Wilmington; a daughter, Kathy Roach of Clayton; and three grandchildren, Kelci, Justin and Keaton.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jack Crain officiating. Burial will follow in Alloway Cemetery in Red Springs.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton.