A celebration of life is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Lake Bob Sandlin State Park pavilion in Pittsburg, Texas, for Jerry Dean Roark of Pittsburg.

Roark, 67, formerly of Artesia, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

Gate fees for entrance to the celebration of life will be paid up front by the family. A second celebration of life will be held at a later date in Artesia.

Jerry was born Dec. 17, 1956, in Artesia to Vestal and Elsie (Owens) Roark.

He was retired from the oilfield.

Survivors include son Jeremy Roark and wife Shandel of Artesia; daughter Tabitha Dawson and husband James of Georgetown, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers Terry Roark and wife Thelma of Artesia, and James Roark of Pittsburg; sisters Louise Mayo of Gilmer, Texas, Pamela Mosley of Ore City, Texas, Bertha Voss of Rio Rancho, and Tammy Saylor and Katie Gonzalez, both of Pittsburg; numerous nieces and nephews; and his godmother, Jan Sorrells and husband Tommy, of Pittsburg.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Roark; daughter Lynette Burrel; his parents; and siblings Vestal Roark Jr., Richard Roark, Johnny Roark, Evelyn Roark, Janey Matthews and Carolyn Turnball.

Arrangements are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home of Pittsburg. Condolences may be expressed online at www.ermansmithfuneralhome. com.