From Kuzo and Foulk funeral home's online site:
Mr. Jesse G. Roark, age 85 of Avondale, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home. He was the longtime companion to Ruby P. Testerman who passed away in 2018. He is also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Ruth Roark [Ruth May, married 2nd to John May]. Born on February 27, 1935 in West Jefferson, NC he was the son of the late William and Etta (Perry) Roark.
Mr. Roark was a career carpenter working for Basciani Foods in Avondale and in retirement working for himself. He made many clocks, cabinets, musical instruments and many other furniture items. He also loved antique cars, guns and knives and spent much of his free time going to auctions. Most of all he loved his family and his dogs.
Mr. Roark is survived by his children [redacted]; his step children [redacted]. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are planned for Monday, August 17, 2020 at 11 AM at the Homeville Cemetery, Cochranville, PA. Rev. Ken Hall will officiate. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mr. Roark's name to The Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. Please visit Mr. Roark's online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com
Mr. Jesse G. Roark, age 85 of Avondale, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home. He was the longtime companion to Ruby P. Testerman who passed away in 2018. He is also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Ruth Roark [Ruth May, married 2nd to John May]. Born on February 27, 1935 in West Jefferson, NC he was the son of the late William and Etta (Perry) Roark.
Mr. Roark was a career carpenter working for Basciani Foods in Avondale and in retirement working for himself. He made many clocks, cabinets, musical instruments and many other furniture items. He also loved antique cars, guns and knives and spent much of his free time going to auctions. Most of all he loved his family and his dogs.
Mr. Roark is survived by his children [redacted]; his step children [redacted]. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are planned for Monday, August 17, 2020 at 11 AM at the Homeville Cemetery, Cochranville, PA. Rev. Ken Hall will officiate. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mr. Roark's name to The Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. Please visit Mr. Roark's online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com
From Kuzo and Foulk funeral home's online site:
Mr. Jesse G. Roark, age 85 of Avondale, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home. He was the longtime companion to Ruby P. Testerman who passed away in 2018. He is also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Ruth Roark [Ruth May, married 2nd to John May]. Born on February 27, 1935 in West Jefferson, NC he was the son of the late William and Etta (Perry) Roark.
Mr. Roark was a career carpenter working for Basciani Foods in Avondale and in retirement working for himself. He made many clocks, cabinets, musical instruments and many other furniture items. He also loved antique cars, guns and knives and spent much of his free time going to auctions. Most of all he loved his family and his dogs.
Mr. Roark is survived by his children [redacted]; his step children [redacted]. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are planned for Monday, August 17, 2020 at 11 AM at the Homeville Cemetery, Cochranville, PA. Rev. Ken Hall will officiate. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mr. Roark's name to The Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. Please visit Mr. Roark's online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com
Mr. Jesse G. Roark, age 85 of Avondale, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home. He was the longtime companion to Ruby P. Testerman who passed away in 2018. He is also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Ruth Roark [Ruth May, married 2nd to John May]. Born on February 27, 1935 in West Jefferson, NC he was the son of the late William and Etta (Perry) Roark.
Mr. Roark was a career carpenter working for Basciani Foods in Avondale and in retirement working for himself. He made many clocks, cabinets, musical instruments and many other furniture items. He also loved antique cars, guns and knives and spent much of his free time going to auctions. Most of all he loved his family and his dogs.
Mr. Roark is survived by his children [redacted]; his step children [redacted]. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are planned for Monday, August 17, 2020 at 11 AM at the Homeville Cemetery, Cochranville, PA. Rev. Ken Hall will officiate. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mr. Roark's name to The Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. Please visit Mr. Roark's online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com
Inscription
Together forever
Jesse G. Roark
Feb 27 1935
Aug 11 2020
Ruby P Testerman
Sept 27 1936
Jan 4 2018
Gravesite Details
Dark gray granite stone with recurved top. "Together forever" is flanked with crosses, and under that is an oval color photo portrait of Jesse and Ruby, flanked with roses, with the names and dates below that. Good condition in 2022.
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