Charles DeRoche,

Charles A. DeRoche, Sr., 78, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, March 21, 2011. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Great Sitkin and was retired from North Little Rock Police Department after 23 years as a Sergeant. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandpa.
He is survived by his wife, Pat DeRoche; daughter, Charlotte DeRoche, both of North Little Rock; son, George DeRoche and wife, Jo, of El Paso, Arkansas; daughter, Tina Clayton and husband, Steve, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; son, Tommy Watson and wife, Vicki, of Little Rock; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Irene Elliott, of Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles DeRoche, Jr.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72120. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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Visitation

MAR 23. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

North Little Rock Funeral Home
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114

Graveside Service

MAR 24. 11:00 AM (CDT)

Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery
1501 W Maryland Ave.
North Little Rock, AR, 72120