William Ray Roark Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Ray Roark (Jackson, Kentucky), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 24, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Roark and Irene Burton Roark; his daughter Brenda Roark Turner; and his siblings, Eddie Roark (Lorene), Paul David Roark, Earl David Roark, Kenneth Dean Roark, Opal Jean Caskey and Ailene Cole.
He is survived by: his wife Brenda Rose Roark; his children, Doug Roark (Brenda) of New Lebanon, Ohio, Billy Ray Roark (Missy) of Guage, Kentucky, Brandon Lee Roark of Guage, Kentucky and Carolyn Roark Smith (Hirley) of Winter Haven, Florida; his adoptive daughter Lisa Spencer (Paul) of Rogers, Kentucky; his sister Lois Ann Crase of Salyersville, Kentucky; and his son-in-law Eddie Dale Turner of Corbin, Kentucky. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
