Laborn “L.F.” Roark Jr. of Jamacia was born in Nathalie on Feb. 22, 1930.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Laborn and Effie Roark Sr.; two sisters; seven brothers; and his daughter, Estelle Roark.
Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Helen Roark; children Joyce Cannon (Albert), Charlie Roark (Diane Trittipoe) and June Johnson (Glenn); 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
L.F. was drafted in the U.S. Army on Feb. 6, 1951 and served until Dec. 6, 1956. He then worked for Reynolds Metal Company for 30 years as a crane operator and was known as “PUSH.”
He was a humble, gentle, and quite man who loved to fish and known by his CB handle as “Lazy Man.” Working with his hands, he loved to do wood working and building things for his family. He is fondly remembered as the supervisor of the family making sure everything as done right. He will be greatly missed by all.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30 at the Aylett chapel of the B.W. White Funeral Home, 7837 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, Aylett.
The funeral service is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31 at Glebe Landing Baptist Church, 1498 Glebe Landing Road, Laneview.
Interment will follow at 3 p.m. in Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Sandston, with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Glebe Landing Baptist Church, 1498 Glebe Landing Road, Laneview, VA 22504 in his memory.
