Arbie Roark Obituary
We announce the death of Arbie Roark of Tiptonville, Tennessee, who passed away on June 21, 2026, at the age of 91. Arbie will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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, Allen T. Roark and Clistie L. Thrasher Roark; and his siblings, Ray Roark, Linda Crile, Sue Richardson and Nettie Marie Roark.
He is survived by: his wife Phillis Tharp Roark of Tiptonville, Tennessee; his children, Tommy Roark (Carol) of Lakemore, Bob Roark (Sherry) of Phoenix, Don Roark of Lake Villa, Dan Roark (Felicia) of Sun City, Rick Roark (April) of Scottsdale, Jason Thomas (Kristin) of Tiptonville, Tennessee, Shelia Gaede of Kansas City and Sonya Ward of Delavan, Wisconsin; and his brother Ronnie Roark of Metropolis. He is also survived by "Grandpa" to his sixteen grandchildren and a host of great and great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, 2222 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, Suite 210, Nashville, Tennessee 37228.
