Joseph John Roark, 91, of Kennett Square, died Monday, April 1, 2019, at his residence, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was the husband of Caroldean Eller Roark, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.
Born in Creston, N.C., he was the son of the late John Roark and the late Melvina Lewis Roark.
Joe retired from General Motors in Wilmington, in 1981, after 31 years of service.
He was a member of the Hamorton United Methodist Church, Hamorton, the VFW Post # 5467, American Legion Post # 491, and Lodge No. 475 F.& A.M.
Joe enjoyed watching the local sports teams on TV and being with his family and friends. He enjoyed nothing more than being outdoors and caring for his 5-acre property. Gardening, landscaping, and cutting his own wood for the fireplace was his passion will into his 80s. Joe was known by his nieces and nephews as “Superman.” He could and would do anything for anyone.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one sister, Georgia Perry of West Jefferson, N.C., and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three sisters, Geneva Roark, Virginia Watson, and Mary Elizabeth Price, and three brothers, Ralph Roark, Kyle Roark and Bruce B. Roark.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 5, at the Hamorton United Methodist Church, 1052B Baltimore Pike (Route 1), Kennett Square, PA 19348 (Hamorton). His Funeral service will follow at 12:00. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82 in Kennett Square.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Hamorton United Methodist Church; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 5467; Parkinson’s Research; or a charity of your choice.
To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.
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