Ben J. Roark

1989 - 2016

Ben J. Roark

1989 - 2016

BORN

1989

DIED

2016

Ben Roark Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 7, 2016.
Ben was born on September 3, 1989 and passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Ben was a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana at the time of his passing. Services are planned for Saturday September 10 at 2 p.m. at Sunburst Lutheran. A reception at the Roark family farm will follow. Cremation has already taken place and Ben will be laid to rest on the family farm at a later date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org or a like organization dedicated to the prevention of suicide.

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June 15, 2019

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September 10, 2016

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September 8, 2016

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June 15, 2019

My condolences to you for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort support your family during this difficult time

Kelly Clark

September 10, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The world got a little dimmer the day Ben passed. He was always a joy to be around and watch while playing darts.

Ryan and Kelly Clark

September 8, 2016

My condolences to the family...the memories of family can help all through this difficult time.

Linda Syme Black
(Daughter of Howard & Ann)

Janice and Wade Peltier

September 8, 2016

Dan and Tina my heart is breaking for you , I have no words you are my thoughts and prayers. Love you both.

Monty Anderson

September 8, 2016

Such a tragedy, my heart is broken for the Roark family. Ben was a great friend, I enjoyed the time we worked together at CGI. He was a very talented, smart and friendly coworker. RIP Bennie, you will be missed by many.

Elaine Rapley-Sweaney

September 8, 2016

So sorry and prayers for your family. .

September 8, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Marilyn (Hunt)Sheldon and Russ Sheldon.

Becky Powell

September 8, 2016

My heart just breaks for you . I can still see him, as a first day kindergardener . Looking so cute he asked me if I was Gingers mom. I said I was he cocked his little head to the side, and said I think she cute..... He won my heart that day.... He was such a sweetheart ... Thinking of you and saying prayers for you

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