William Alexander Roark of 1407 Crossroads Drive passed away at his residence Tuesday, April 22, 2008 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late John and Mary Kate Isaacs Roark. Mr. Roark was a member of Rock Springs Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert Roark, and two sisters, Ruth Campbell and Virgie Brown. Survivors include: his wife, Ruth Roark, of the home; two daughters: Carolyn Holman of Mountain City, Tennessee and Katie Blackburn of Trade, Tennessee; one stepdaughter, Edna Jean Church; five sons: Joe Hyatt of Michigan; Charlie Roark of Delaware; Jimmy Roark, David Roark and Ronnie Roark all of Mountain City, Tennessee; four brothers: David Roark of Bristol; Wayne Roark of Trade, Tennessee; Don and Ronald Roark both of Shady Valley, Tennessee. Private interment services were held in Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family and viewed through our website at www.hux-lipford.com Arrangements for Mr. William Alexander Roark are in the care of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home.