Edward Roark

. Mr. Edward Lee Roark, age 94 of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at his home.  Mr. Roark was born April 23, 1915 in Ashe County to the late Harvey and Susie Bare Roark.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Blanche and daughter, Ruby Mates..  Mr. Roark was a member of Round Knob Baptist Church.  He was a farmer all of his life and loved working with his bees and gardening. He worked for Phoenix Chair Company and later retired from Thomasville Chair Company. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jack Pugh and Rev. Ralph Smith.  Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, Dec. 15th at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Roark is survived by: 4 Sons: Reeves Roark of Sophia, NC, Raymond Roark and Roy Roark both of West Jefferson & Russell Roark of Laurel Springs 2 Daughters: Iva Dean Miller of West Jefferson & Imo Jean Smith of Wilkesboro 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews also survive. The family requests no food please.  Memorials may be made to High Country Healthcare System Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC  28640 or The Gideons, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC  28694 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.