Melvin Lee Roach

Melvin Lee Roach, age 83, of Bean Station passed away on Sunday morning, January 25, 2026 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System.

He was a loving father and grandfather.  He loved going to the auctions, casino, and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison, and Esther; brothers, Wayne Roach and Dean Roach, Sr.; sister, Illa Esther Napier; son, Jimmy Roach; niece, Teresa Napier.

He is survived by his daughter, Shelia Short; step-daughter, Marie (Dale) Solomon; grandchildren, Ashley Irick (Richard) Wolfe, Chris (Michelle) Roach, Daniel (Danie) Short; great-grandchildren, Baylee Roach, Kylee Roach, Brian Roach, Carter Short, Emberlee Short, Kaitly (Dylan) Smith, Jailyn Rickard; all his Panther Creek Auction friends and family.

The family would like to send a heartwarming thank you to the CCU staff at Morristown-Hamblen.

The family will receive friends Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 12 – 2 P.M. in the chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Curtis Seal, Rev. Larry Wolfe and Rev. Kenny Soloman officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.  

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