SPRING HOPE - Stephen Wicker Roache was born July 2, 1942, in New Hanover County to the late Finley Ross and Elizabeth Wicker Roache.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Richard, David, Byron, and sister Sandy and his wife, Joyce.

He is survived by his children, Misty Johnson (Thomas) and Stephen Roache II (Beth); two grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; his sister Robin Sink (Robert) and brother Gary Roache (Wanda).

Services will he held at a later date.