Carroll Roache

Carroll J. (Jim) Roache, 79, of Liberty Hill, TX, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, in Bertram, TX. after a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer. Loving and devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, brother and uncle, Jim Roache made his mark on this earth and left a legacy that his grandchildren and great-grandchildren can be proud of.

A Vietnam veteran, Jim Roache served in the United States Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller. From the military, Jim Roache continued a pursuit of community service in law enforcement for 25 years, rising through the ranks as a Patrol Deputy, a Lieutenant in Personnel, a substation Captain, and a Captain of the Central Detention Facility, before becoming the elected Sheriff of San Diego County in CA. in 1990.

However, Jim did not limit his community service to the Sheriff’s Department. In 1986, he was elected to the San Diego Unified School Board. In that capacity, Jim served a term as Vice President. Board Member Roache helped oversee an annual budget of nearly one-half billion dollars.

An admitted community college drop-out in his youth, Jim Roache eventually rose to academic excellence and distinction. While working full-time to support his family, Jim earned his Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s of Business Administration and ultimately, a Juris Doctorate degree.

Shortly after his election to Sheriff of San Diego County in 1990, along with his command staff and a team of dedicated men and women, Sheriff Roache acquired the first new San Diego Sheriff’s headquarters in 30 years, at a significant savings to the taxpayers. His leadership also put in place the most advanced gang and criminal intelligence computer software yet to be in use at that time. In 1993, Sheriff Roache opened the largest maximum security jail in San Diego County’s history (George Bailey Detention which housed 1,624 beds). He also initiated the Sheriff’s Senior Volunteer Program where seniors are trained and put into uniforms to perform administrative duties in the community. His term in office culminated with the construction of a new communications center, the outfitting of a new Crime Lab, and the equipping of every patrol car with laptops to automate reporting.

Sheriff Roache’s community and civic involvement was extensive throughout San Diego County where he resided with his family for over 50 years. After leaving the Sheriff’s Department, he joined his wife at the Technology Training Foundation of America (TTFA), a non-profit organization they founded in 1998 that provided computer equipment to schools and other non-profits throughout California. TTFA received numerous awards for its broad and impactful charitable work.

Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jeanette Roache (Liberty Hill, TX), his daughter Keri Giordino and son-in-law, Joe Giordino (Lago Vista, TX), grandson, Stephen Janak and wife Kelsie (Frisco, TX), grandson, James Janak (Cedar Park, TX), granddaughter, Kristin Janak (Austin, TX), granddaughter Laura Giordino Garcia and husband Jon Garcia (Gilbert, AZ), great-grandsons Liam and Jacoby (Gilbert, AZ), grandson Andrew Giordino (USN) and wife Savannah and great-granddaughters Ivory Sue and Gretzie (Panama City Beach, FL), brothers Tim Roache (Elk Rapids, MI), Daniel Roache and sister-in-law Susan (Petoskey, MI), Sister Katie Jarvis and brother-in-law Tom (Dexter, MI), brother-in-law Ray Lampman and sister-in-law Virginia ‘Dee’ (Escondido, CA), sister-in-law Marilyn Lampman (Comfort, TX) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents Elizebeth Baker Giles and step-father Frank Giles, (Huntington, WV), father James Edward Roache and step-mother Joyce Roache (Livonia, MI), father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Helga Lampman (Encinitas, CA), son, Ronald J. Roache (San Diego, CA), brother-in-law, Roger W. Lampman, and sister-in-law Sue Roache (Elk Rapids, MI)

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:30 a.m., at Williamson County Cowboy Church, 8355 Ranch Rd. 1869, Liberty Hill, TX 78642.

Should you wish to make a donation, Jim was a strong proponent of higher education and military service. In lieu of flowers please consider the Liberty Hill Garden Club’s high school scholarship fund or VFW Post 8587.  Make check payable to LHGC, note: JR Scholarship on check memo.  Mail to: LHGC, PO Box 624, Liberty Hill, TX 78642 or VFW Post 8587 at 1000 N College St., Georgetown, TX  78626, in support of the veterans’ post where Jim was a member.

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