- Date Of Birth: September 28, 1925
- Date Of Death: April 16, 2010
- State: Missouri
Carl F. Roark Sr. passed away Friday April 16, 2010, at his home, with his family at his side. He was 84 years 6 months and 19 days of age.
Carl Roark Sr. was born September 28, 1925, the son of the late Charles and Minnie (Hicks) Roark.
On December 20, 1944 he was united in marriage to Avenell Groves. On December 4, 1984 Carl was united to Reta Falkenrath.
Carl Roark Sr. is survived by his wife Reta Roark of St. James, along with 5 children: Carl Roark, Jr and wife Norma of St. James; Patricia Skyles and husband Frank of Rolla; Billie Day and husband Louie of St. Clair; Pamela Branstetter and husband Richard of St. James and Anita Plemmons and husband Donald of St. James. Along with two step-daughters: Brenda Martin and husband Orville of St. James and Glenda Knueven and husband Jay of Salem; further survived by 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren and two special canine friends: Blue and Princess.
Carl Roark Sr. is preceded in death by his parents,one sister Dorothy and one brother: Sherman.
Carl Roark Sr., loved his family, enjoyed the outdoors and being with his dogs and horses. He was a sign maker for many years.
