Steven Glenn Roach

May 18, 1961 - September 7, 2020

Steven Glenn Roach, of Forney, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on September 7, 2020. Steve was born on May 18, 1961 in Grand Prairie, TX to Roy and Della Roach. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy, and stepmother, Alice Roach. Steve graduated from Duncanville High School in 1979 and worked as a Master mechanic of all trades. He enjoyed all features of cars, motorcycles, racing cars and anything with an engine. He was employed with Massey Cadillac in Garland where his talents for keeping cars running and customers happy were valuable assets to the dealership. He also worked with motorcycles including Harley-Davidson with his most recent position with RideNow Powersports where he was able to, once again, keep folks happy with both service and accessories for ATVs. Steve was a member of First Baptist Church of Forney where he loved gathering with other members and serving in any way he was able to. He was a devoted grandfather and he loved spending time in the outdoors, grilling and just relaxing, with the grandchildren and the rest of his family. A man who enjoyed every day of life with his loved ones and his friends, Steve will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Steve leaves to cherish his memory to his beloved wife of 20 years, Gayla Roach; children: Aaron Roach, Seth Roach and wife, Ashley, Rebecca Bean and husband, Benjamin, Lacy Sherlock and husband Dominick, Jason Newcomb and wife Stacy, Chase Murphy and wife, Natalie, and Britney Nessman and husband, Tim; 9 grandchildren; beloved Beagle dog, Tess the Mess; mother, Della Roach and Noel Belvin; sisters: Brenda Nicholson, Cindy White and husband, Mike, Diana Johnson, and Susan Roach; aunt, Paulette Taylor and husband, Ken as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends. Funeral service for Steve will be at 1:00pm, Thursday, September 10, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Forney with interment to follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 pm to service time.