Jimmy Ray Roach, 61, of Cary, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013.
He was born in Marks, Mississippi to M.E. and Mary Roach.
Jimmy was a Vietnam Veteran and was employed with Mathews Company of Crystal Lake for 17 years. He enjoyed writing and restoring old cars.
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Jimmy is survived by his wife of 43 years, JoEllen; children, Mark (Noelle), Wendy; grandsons, Michael and PFC Brian Roach; brother, Carl (Tita); sisters, Willa Mae, Frances (Jimmy), Alice, Ernisteine (Bill); many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Services for Jimmy will be private.
More information is available at Davenport Family Funeral Home in Crystal Lake.
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