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Wilbur LaRoche Obituary

Wilbur LaRoche JOHNS ISLAND - Wilbur Bernard LaRoche, Sr., 73, of Johns Island, passed away at home Saturday, July 8th, 2023, with his loving and devoted family surrounding him. He is predeceased by his parents, the late Clifford A. and Mary Clement LaRoche, and his brothers, Leroy and Clifford "Tippy" LaRoche. Surviving are his wife of thirty-six years, Easter Hymes LaRoche; his daughter, Kristal (Kenneth) Lumley; his sons, Wilbur "Jayar" LaRoche and Ira (Britney) LaRoche; his granddaughters, Shayna and Sydnee; his sister, Patty (Sandy) Mack; his uncle, William (Hermena) Saunders; his aunt, Loretta (the late Alphonso) Saunders; his special niece, Allison LaRoche; his sister-in-law, Mildred (the late Leroy) Waites LaRoche; and a host of other aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Mr. LaRoche's viewing will be held Wednesday, July 12th, from 4PM - 8PM at Walker's Mortuary Chapel. His Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, July 13th, 2023, at 11 AM at Wesley United Methodist Church, River Road, Johns Island, South Carolina. Professional Services Provided By: WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE", LLC, 3407 Old Pond Road, Johns Island, SC 29455, (P) 843.559.0341, (F) 843.559.3415, www.walkersmortuary.com .

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2023.

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Frank Dabney

July 13, 2023

Easter
It has been such a long time. Im so sorry for the passing of Wilbur.
I'm thinking of you and your family. May God bless you and your family during this time.

Frank Dabney

Barbara Fludd

July 13, 2023

You are in my prayers for this deepest sympathy.
Rev. Barbara Pinckney Fludd

Robert Felder, Florence, SC

July 12, 2023

To Easter and the entire LaRoche family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one, Mr. Wilbur LaRoche.

Elmire Raven

July 12, 2023

Easter, so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and condolences!

Leonard and Marie D Brown and Family

July 12, 2023

Missed you.. Condolences to your family.

Josephine Stanley

July 12, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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