Thomas Roark

Mr. Thomas Edward Roark age 84, of Creston, NC died  Thursday, October 6, 2011 at his home. Mr. Roark was born on May 21, 1927 in Ashe County, to Vernon and Ercle Knight Roark. Mr. Roark was preceded in death by his wife, Magdlene Roark. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 12:00 noon at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Tom Stephens & Rev. James Henson. Burial will follow in Vanover Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm prior to the service. Mr. Roark is survived by: 3 sons: Douglas Roark, Russell Roark & Ricky Roark all of Creston 2 daughters: Peggy Banks & Judy Henson both of Creston & Diane Price of Lenoir 1 brother: Ray Roark of Las Vegas, NE 1 sister: Margarene Price of Westgrove, PA 11 grandchildren,  13 great-grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC  28694 or High Country Health Care System Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC  28640. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhom.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Roark's arrangements.