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Marvin Ainsley Roark

1923 - 2008

BORN

1923

DIED

2008

Marvin Roark Obituary

Marvin Ainsley Roark, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008. He was born on March 22, 1923, in Roanoke County, Va., and was the son of the late James and Eula Roark. He worked as a blacksmith with the N & W Railroad shops. In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Mae Roark; and daughter, Norma Jean Angell. He is survived by his children, William W. Brewer and wife, Judith, of Roanoke, Linda Roark-Poe, of Roanoke, Doris Sanders, of Roanoke, and Martha Throckmorton and husband, Richard, of Florida; granddaughter, Michele Throckmorton, of Salem; and grandson, Mark Angell. Funeral services will be private. The Roark family is being served by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 19, 2008.

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Sandi Robertson

October 16, 2008

I am sorry to hear of Mr. Roark's passing. I am sitting here at work & I was thinking of Jeannie. I think of her sometimes but haven't for a while. Today I typed her name in the computer just to see if there was anything that would come up & here is her dad's obituary. She is my cousin & I vaguely remember when she died. I am Hazel's neice & I remember Mark some. Joe knew my husband's brother & some of the police force. I believe his dad was in law enforcement? It is a small world. I remember her as beautiful & the first person I had ever known to have braces on her teeth. My dad Roy Hudson thought so much of her. He said "she was a good girl". I hope she is with her dad & mom now. Again so sorry for your loss. Mark if you would like to contact me please do so.

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