Larry Roark

Larry Gwyn Roark, age 54, of Jefferson, died Friday, January 14, 2005, at Ashe Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 17, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Russell Sheets and Rev. David Sexton officiated. Burial was in the Bare Cemetery. The family received friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Ashelawn prior to the service.

Mr. Roark was born in Ashe County, January 16, 1950, to Roger and Jacqueline (Jackie) Miller Roark. He was preceded in death by his father, and two brothers, Steve Miller and Terry Roark.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by:

One son - Laramie Roark of Crumpler

Three brothers - Jerry, Gary, and Barry Roark all of Jefferson

Four sisters - Shirley Powers of Lansing
Shelby McNeill of West Jefferson
Sharon Craighill of Davidson
Shelia Houck of North Wilkesboro

One granddaughter - Cheyenne Roark of Crumpler

Several nieces and nephews

Memorials may be made to the Bare Cemetery Fund, c/o Shirley Powers, 7327 Hwy 194N, Lansing, NC 28643.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com .