Frederick Michael Roche

Frederick Michael Roche, 84 years young of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home in Tallahassee. Fred was born on January 10, 1940, to John and Arietta Roche in Jacksonville, Florida. After graduating from DuPont High School in Jacksonville, class of 1957, he joined the Air Force as a Radio Intercept Operator and served in Formosa, Taiwan. After completion of his service, he attended the University of Florida where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1968. On June 12, 1993, he married Rebecca (Becky) Leach Goodwin. They celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this past June. Prior to his marriage to Becky, Fred was married to Barbara (Lee) Allen. They had three wonderful children together. He was a Certified Public Accountant and partner with the accounting firm May Zima of Daytona Beach, Florida. His move to Tallahassee was to help establish the May Zima office there. After some time with May Zima, he served as treasurer for Bob Grahams’ successful Governor campaign. He was appointed Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulations. He later served as Inspector General for the Florida Department of Revenue. He retired from Revenue in 2003. After retiring, he and Becky traveled across this country and overseas enjoying the natural wonders of the world. Fred enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his children and grandchildren grow and thrive. He was a man who loved his family, the Gators and playing golf. He also loved serving in his church. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, John Ernest Roche, Helon Hartley Danese, and Betty Riggs. Fred is survived by his wife, Becky Roche, her daughter, Carolyn Knight Boster (J.P.), his children, Kellee (Roche) Rumbough (Tim), Susan (Roche) Coxwell (Dennis), and Michael Roche (Stephanie), eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, January 19, 2024, at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bevis Funeral Home, 200 John Knox Road in Tallahassee. His Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church with Trinity Whitley of Faith Presbyterian officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation in memory of Fred. Dayne Parker of Bevis Funeral Home (www.bevisfh.com or 850-385-2193) is assisting the Roche family with their arrangements.

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Frederick Michael Roche

January 10, 1940 - January 14, 2024