Marvin Ainsley Roark

1923 - 2008

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.