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Robert W. Roche

April 27, 1941 — August 14, 2019

Shelbyville, Indiana

Robert W. Roche, Jr., 78 of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.  Bob was born April 27, 1941 in Milton, PA to the late Robert W., Sr., and Frances Roche.  He served his country in both the US Air Force and the US Army during the VietNam War. Published two poetry books, “Between Heaven and Hell” and “Bug”.

Family and friends are invited to gather from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 24 at  Flanner Buchanan- Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Good Shepherd Chapel).  A graveside service with military honors will follow.

Bob was the widower of Martha Jane Roche.  He is survived by his sons, Michael W. and Andrew S. Roche; grandchildren, Kevin Roche, Crystal Roche, Sabryna Fuller, Andrew J. Roche, Richard Roche and Jada Roche; great grandchildren, Devin Roche and Layla Fuller.

Please visit flannerbuchanan.com to sign the online guest register.

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Visitation

Saturday, August 24, 2019

12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Flanner Buchanan-Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Good Shepherd Chapel)

9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250

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Graveside Military Honors

Saturday, August 24, 2019

2:00 - 2:30 pm (Eastern time)

Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery

9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250

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