James Butler "J.B." Roark

Mr. James Butler Roark, age 86 of Crumpler died on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at his home. Mr. Roark was born on May 11, 1928 in Ashe County, NC to Keene Chase and Grace Osborne Roark. Mr. Roark was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Dawn Staley, sisters, Eyvonne Stewart, Marilyn Salyer, and Reba Main, brother, Max Roark. Mr. Roark was a member of Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church and enjoyed attending church. His many hobbies included woodworking, crafts, hunting, fishing, traveling, playing music and listening to mountain music, gardening and spending time outdoors.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Pastor Keith Casey. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, May 4, 2015 at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Roark is survived by: Wife of 61 years, Connie Brown Roark, Son, Melvin Roark of Lansing, Son, Ernie Roark of Boomer, Son, Ivan Roark of Rhonda, Sister-In-Law, Geneva Roark of Creston; also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1014, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Roark's arrangements.

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