Mr. Ronald Bruce Roark, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born in Nashville, TN and was a son of the late Earl Raymond Roark and Mattie Belle Adcox Roark. Mr. Roark was an Evangelist for the Church of Christ and worked in the mission field having served much time Rusia and Africa. He served our country in the United States Army and later in the Air National Guard. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ronald was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Nelson Roark.
Mr. Ronald enjoyed watching old movies including Westerns and cooking for his family and friends. He had a strong appreciation for music and listening to it. Above all, he loved his family and spending time with them!
Mr. Roark is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mrs. Elaine Isom Roark of Murfreesboro, TN; children, Julie Elaine Roark of Murfreesboro, TN and Gregory Bruce Roark of Murfreesboro, TN; sisters, Miriam Roark Shoaf of Beaumont, TX, Meredith Roark Childress of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Robert Earl Roark of Knoxville, TN.
Visitation with the family will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10 AM until 12:00 Noon at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted at 12 Noon on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from the Chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Felker officiating. Interment will follow at Eady Cemetery in Marshall County, TN.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
