Ralph E. Roach, 63, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in Wheeling Hospital.

He was born April 18, 1952 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of the late Calvin J. Roach Sr. and Pauline E. Belyk Roach.

Ralph was retired from Consol Coal Company and was a member of the Church of Christ in St. Clairsville. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He had a love for cars and was a member of the NRA.

Surviving are his loving wife of 43 years, Debbie Jones Roach; two sons, Chad (Son) Roach of Columbus and Brad (Rhonda) Roach of St. Clairsville; four grandchildren, Paige Hashman, Kalista Roach, Vin Roach and Brandon Roach; a brother, Calvin Roach Jr. of Beallsville; two sisters, Irene (James) Bowers of Alabama and Linda (Dave) Phillips of Byesville; several nieces and nephews and his dog, Bruno.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 4 p.m. until time of services at 8 p.m. with Brad Schrum officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ in St. Clairsville.