Hurt……..James Robert "Poochie" Roark, age 76 of Hurt passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 30, 2020.

Born February 19, 1944 in Altavista, he was a son of the late Carol "Eva" Dudley Peake and husband, Willard and Robert S. Roark, Jr. He was predeceased by a brother, Tommy Roark; a sister, Nancy Moore; and a niece Sabrina Haskins.  Mr. Roark was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church and attended New Beginnings Baptist Church. "Poochie" loved his family, especially his grandchildren and a great-grandchild, Cody, Haley, Sarah, Maddie, Ryan, and Ezekiel "Zeke" which were his pride and joy.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Bailess Roark of the residence; daughter, Jamie Roark Hart; son, Jason Roark and wife, Sharon; brother, Terrell Peake and wife, Faye; sister-in-law, Frances Shelton and husband, Larry; brothers-in-law, Johnny Bailess and wife, Pauline, and David Bailess and wife, Delores; nieces and nephews, Tony Roark, Danita Roark, Phillip Roark, Karen Patrick and husband, Broderick, Mandy Ferguson and husband, Johnny; lifelong friend, Tommy Neal and wife, Janet; and grandchildren and great-grandchild.

A drive-in Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2020 at New Beginnings Baptist Church by Rev. Bobby Brumfield.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to Centra Hospice, 2097 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501 or to New Beginnings Baptist Church, 1874 Lynch Mill Road, Altavista, VA 24517.

The family would like to give a thank you to Centra Hospice for their love and care.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.