Alan Roark

DeWitt Alan Roark, 35, of Jonesboro, died Monday evening from injuries sustained in a 2-vehicle accident south of Jonesboro.

Born in Camden, Alan lived in Bryant before moving to Jonesboro in 2004. He was a pastor for nine years, serving the First Missionary Baptist Church of Mablevale and Calvary Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He currently worked as an insurance agent for AFLAC.

Alan was a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University and Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro, was an avid golfer, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Alison Faith Roark.

Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Julie Merrick Roark of the home;

1 daughter: Grace Roark of the home;

2 sons: Alex Roark, and Merrick Roark, both of the home;

His parents: Wendell and Janice Roark of Fordyce;

1 Sister: Janine Eubanks of Star City;

His Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Ed and Geraldine Merrick of Benton, several nephews and nieces, and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 at Emerson Memorial Chapel in Jonesboro. A 3:30 graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Cemetery on Highway 5 in Alexander, Arkansas.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, 5-8, at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Active pallbearers include: Jason Knoernschild, Jeremy Knoernschild, Jonathan Jewel,
Tim Brown, Darren Eubanks, Jeremy Keen, Milton Christian, and Robert Wallace.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary, P.O. Box 570, Henderson, TX 75653-0570.