Vernie Kenneth Roark

Vernie Kenneth Roark, 80, of Morganton died Monday, May 21, 2018.  Born in Caldwell County, NC on December 2, 1937, he was the son of the late Vernie Roark and Ruby Nelson Roark.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Vernie goes to join his life-long friend, Jerry Gibby, who died on April 23, 2018.

Mr. Roark is survived by his wife, Shirley Roark of the home; son, Michael Keith Roark and wife, Jennifer Lydia, of Morganton; granddaughter, Katerina Roark of Morganton; brother, Gene Roark of Morganton; sister, Wanda Roark Saulman of Morganton; and nephews and nieces, Danny Smith and wife, Sharon, Sandy Allen Smith, and Linda Smith.

In addition to his parents, Vernie was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Roark.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Bethel United Methodist Church on Dysartsville Road with Mr. Billie Propst officiating.  Military honors will be provided by the NC National Guard and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.  The family will greet friends in the cemetery following the service.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.