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Manford Lee Roark
December 24, 1953 - March 15, 2021
Manford Lee Roark born on December 24, 1953 to David and Marylee Roark entered into the gates of heaven on March 15, 2021. He was a preacher of the gospel of Christ who loved his church and church family. He pastored the Grace of God Pentecostal Church for 19 years and loved to tell of Jesus and what God can do. He was a loving and amazing husband, father and papaw. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Kathy Roark; son, Justin Roark and daughter-in-law Jennifer; Daughter, Laura Roark Armstrong and son-in-law Mac; daughter, Ashley Roark Elliott and son-in-law Chris; his grandchildren whom he called his babies and loved greatly, Justin Jr., Jennie and Jacy Roark, Micah, Kallie and Jonah Armstrong, Duaine and Bryson Elliott; a sister, Roberta Adams; a host of nieces and nephews and other family members who was special to him. He preached his own funeral by the way he lived his life. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 20 at Robinette Funeral Home in Rose Hill, VA. A private family funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 21. Graveside services will follow in the Lee Family Cemetery in Rose Hill, VA. Speakers will be Brother TJ Branson, Brother Jesse Hatfield and Brother Doug Hensley. Wesley Long will be singing. Honorary Pallbearer will be Justin Roark. Pallbearers will be Mac Armstrong, Chris Elliott, Charles Delph, Bill Reynolds, Amos Barnette, Ben Hoskins, Shawn Russell and Jason Russell. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are operating under limited capacity requirements. We ask that everyone please wear a mask and practice social distancing while inside the building.
Manford Lee Roark born on December 24, 1953 to David and Marylee Roark entered into the gates of heaven on March 15, 2021. He was a preacher of the gospel of Christ who loved his church and church family. He pastored the Grace of God Pentecostal... View Obituary & Service Information