The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Wednesday, July 3, 1996               TAG: 9607030445
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: CHESAPEAKE                        LENGTH:   17 lines

JOHN K. ROACH

John K. Roach, 50, died July 1, 1996, in his residence.

Born in Thornville, Ohio, he was a retired employee of Cooper Industries.

Survivors include his wife, Vickie M. Roach; three sisters; and three brothers.

A memorial service will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday by Father Timothy A. Drake in Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. Burial will be private. The family will be at the residence at all times. Friends desiring to view may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Cancer Society.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB