Earl “Glen” Roach, 78, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, October 10, 2026, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.
He was born November 25, 1947, at Spencer, the son of the late Denver Day and Hazel Madge Metz Roach.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Brady Roach and his sister, Martha June Roach.
He was a retired carpenter and a member of the former Carpenters Union Local 899 of Parkersburg.
His pastimes included watching classic westerns on tv, looking for vehicles at various car lots and shows and spending time with family and friends. He repaired everything that he could. His son would bring the trash in and he would make it a treasure.
Glen and his friend, Jerry Riggs were frequent guests at Mary B’s, Parkersburg.
Survivors include his wife, Twila Roach of Parkersburg; son, Brian Day Roach of Parkersburg; daughter, Amanda (Jeremy) Bennett of Buckhannon; brother, Jack Roach of Slate; sister, Donna Allen of Ravenswood; close family friend, Doris Riggs of Washington; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor Ed McDaniels officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion, WV.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com
