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Submitted: 4/23/22 • Approved: 4/27/22 • Last Updated: 4/30/22 • R1429911-G0-S3
Samuel Thomas "S.T."
World War II
December 19, 1921 - September 2, 2017
Married March 15, 1947
Robbie Lee
November 16, 1929 - December 31, 2010
Obituary
Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home
Monticello, Arkansas
Samuel Thomas “S.T.” Roark, age 95 of Wilmar, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home in Wilmar. He was born December 19, 1921 in Warren, AR to the late Samuel Oslin Roark and Eunice Allison Roark. Also preceding him in death was the love of his life, Robbie Lee Shepherd Roark when at the time of her death on December 31, 2010, they had been married 63 years.
He was retired from Mississippi River Transmission Corporation and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. Mr. S.T. was a very dedicated member of Wilmar Baptist Church where he served as song director for 52 years, was Sunday School Secretary and taught Sunday School for many years.
Mr. S.T. was also known for his horse shoeing which he did practically his whole life. He shoed his last horse at age 85. He was President of the Shining M Riding Club and judged various rodeo events. He was also a gifted team roper and cutting horse champion having won numerous trophies and titles. He dearly loved his family and was a loving daddy and grandpa.
Survivors include one son, David Roark of Wilmar; one daughter, Lisa Schmidt of Wilmar; a grandson, Jonathan Adams of Burleson, TX; a granddaughter, Heather Arthur of Burleson, TX; two great granddaughters, Scarlette Cason and Leada Arthur; two sisters-in-law, Bessie Dee West of Warren and Lucille Casteel of Pine Bluff; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends.
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Burial will follow at Andrews Chapel Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be Wednesday night at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Contributed on 4/23/22 by deltabelle55
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