Joseph Edward Roark Obituary

We bid farewell to Joseph Edward Roark of London, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 27, 2025 at the age of 29. Joseph touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his adoptive mother Rachel Ann of London; his parents, Roy Oscar Roark of London and Thomas Edward Roark (Ginger); his significant other Kayleigh Rebekah Smith; his children, Brantley Joseph Roark of Barbourville, Kentucky, Brandon Darrell Roark of Barbourville, Kentucky, Dodge Dewayne Roark of Barbourville, Kentucky and Nova Rebekah Roark of Barbourville, Kentucky; his siblings, Willie Thomas Roark (Angela) of Keavy, Emmalyne Roark (Jonathan Bowling) of London, Damien Oscar Roark of London, Iziabella Ann Roark of London and Alissa Jerry Lynn Hicks of Corbin; his stepsiblings, Cameron Hick of London and Christopher Swinford of London; and his grandparents, Rita Gregory of Lily and Thomas Cooper of Keavy. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other family and friends.