EWING, Va. — Dewey Ray Roark, age 68, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009, at his residence after a long time illness.

A veteran of the United States Army, he had retired after working as a drywall finisher for 37 years.

He was a husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all those who loved him.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Elisha and Frances Roark; brother, James H. Roark; and two sisters, Betty Joe Roark and Debbie Eldridge.

Ray, also known as “Brother” leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Anna Ruth Roark of Rose Hill, Va.; two daughters, Yvonna Smith and fiance, Eric Denny of Ewing, and April and Christopher Rines of Severna Park, Md.; grandsons, Justin and Cameron Rines of Severna Park, Md., and Dillon Smith of Ewing; one sister, Evelyn Scott of Detroit, Mich.; two brothers, Kennon Roark of Barbourville, Ky., and Jackie Lynn Roark of Alabama; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill Chapel.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home, Rose Hill Chapel with the Rev. Kennon Roark officiating.

Burial will follow in the Lee Family Cemetery in Rose Hill, Va.

Online condolences may be left for the Roark family at www.arney-mullinsfuneralhomes.com.

Arney-Mullins Funeral Home of Rose Hill, Va., is in charge of arrangements.