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Charles "Sam" Roark Obituary
Charles “Sam” Roark, age 68 of Zionville, NC, passed away July 14, 2025 at his home. Sam was born December 28, 1956 to the late Kenneth and Bonnie Roark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Emma Roten.
Sam loved going dancing in his younger days and enjoyed watching westerns. He was of the Baptist faith.
Those left to cherish his memories include his sisters, Doris Cannon of Creston, NC, Bonnie Sue Persinger and husband Mark of Granite Falls, NC; brother, Kenneth Roark Jr. of Greeneville, TN; special friends, Barney Mahala, Sandra Osborne; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and many other friends.
The graveside service and burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Mountain View Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor James Henson officiating. Pallbearers will be Bruce Mahala, Barney Mahala, Buster Mahala, Thomas Roark, Jr. Seatz, and Kenneth Roark III. The body will lie in state on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
The family respectfully requests no food.
The family of Charles “Sam” Roark has entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.
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224 South Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
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