CHRISTOPHER ROACH

Christopher Louis Roach, affectionately known as "Chris," departed his earthly life on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia. He was born on Sept. 2, 1998, in Sumter County to Latonya Roach Rashid and Brad Nelson Sr. Christopher was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a 2017 graduate of Crestwood High School, where is passion was being the captain of the Crestwood Night Train Drumline.
He leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories to his family and friends.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the home, 1639 Crowndale Drive, Sumter.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025, at High Hills AME Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, with the Rev. Phillip L. Washington, pastor.
Burial will follow in the High Hills AME Church Yard Cemetery.
Services directed by the Management and Staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.