John Robert Roark Sr.
John Robert Roark Sr.
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John Robert Roark Sr., age 95, passed away December 11, 2025 at home in Belton Texas. Through his life’s journey he touched us with his wisdom, dedication, and unwavering love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He was born February 8, 1930, in League City, Texas, the son of John Rufus Roark and Ida Louise Lamoth Roark.
He is survived by his wife, Callie Jo Placke Roark of Belton; son, John Robert Roark, Jr. of Bryan; daughter, Cynthia Ann Roark Spoonts and husband Wayne of Belton; granddaughter, Stacy Renee Spoonts Rickey, husband David and their daughters Phoenix and Archer of Plano; granddaughter, Sarah Nicole Marie Spoonts Dugle, husband Denver and their daughters Natalyn and Gianna of Glen Rose. He is also survived by his sister, Joan Hobson of Crockett; along with many nieces and nephews.
John’s life can be defined by two major life passions. First, his 20 years in the United States Air Force. Stationed both in the states and abroad, he spent time in Germany and a one year deployment to Vietnam. His last place of service was at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He achieved the rank of Tech Sargeant. Early in his career he served as a member of the Military Police. In San Antonio he was a Drill Sargeant instructor.
Second, as a Pastor he served Texas churches in Lexington and San Gabriel. While in Bell County he pastored Keys Valley Baptist Church and Stillhouse Baptist Church, both in Belton; and also served as a teacher/pastor at the Korean Baptist Church in Killeen. He earned a Diploma in Biblical Studies through The Seminary External Education Division of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 5:00PM to 6:30PM at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton.
A memorial service celebrating John’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10AM at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton, Texas. Burial will follow the service at Rest Haven Cemetery in Belton, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to honor John’s legacy through donations to his home church, the New Life In Christ Baptist Church of Belton.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2525 North Main St, Belton, TX 76513
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