Page Roark Obituaries 1845-1910 Hall County, GA

The following three obituaries for Page Jefferson Roark were found 
in a scrap book of Aletha Emma Bruce Roark, daughter-in-law of Page, 
wife of Robert (Robinson) Cicero Roark.  These were the actual newspaper 
clippings.

Obituary 1, source unknown:

Page J. Roark was born in Hall County, GA on April 9, 1845.

His life, like that of many others, was mixed with sunshine and shadows; 
but came to a calm and peaceful close in Gainesville, GA on his birthday - 
at the end of sixty-five years.

He was reared by pious parents, his father being a local Methodist 
preacher, and in early youth professed religion at old Antioch campground, 
and joined the Methodist Church.

He was married to Miss Nancy A. Prater, on December 6, 1863, and after 
the death of his companion, lived a widower for several years, sharing 
in part the loneliness of his motherless children; and on December 21, 
1884, was married to Miss Julia V. Smith, in Antioch Church, the writer 
of this tribute performing the ceremony.

Naturally endowed with a sweet and mellow voice, and loving the assembly 
of the saints of God, he was for many years the chosen leader of the 
congregation in inspiring song and praise.

When last we saw him, his eyes were full of tears, his heart was full 
of hope, and in the parting hand-grasp, a promise was made by both to 
pray for each  other in this life, and strive to meet in the world above.

His last illness was brief; his approach towards life's sunset was rapid; 
but he told his relatives and friends the way was clear, his work was 
done, and he was ready and willing to depart this life when God should 
call him home.

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea saith 
the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do 
follow them."



Another Obituary, source unknown:

Mr. P. J. Roark, aged 65 years, died last Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock 
at his home, 41 Academy Street.

The funeral and interment occurred Monday morning at Antioch church, 
Rev. T. J. Christian conducting the service.

Mr. Roark was a man whose manner and character were commendable and 
useful to the young and to the aged, for he loved the service of that 
Savior whom he found and followed with a faith and courage on the plains 
of life.  He wrought richly the circle of his citzenship, and found that 
peace which gives "the kiss of love when life must say goodnight."

He leaves a large circle of friends who mourn with his immediate family, 
the latter being his wife and five children, namely Mrs. U. E. Rankin, 
Messrs. Ben T., R.C., W.W., and Henry Roark.



A Third Obituary from the Gainesville News:

Mr. Page J. Roark died at his home, 41 Academy Street, Saturday evening 
at 7:30 o'clock from a stroke of paralysis in his left side which came 
on him Friday afternoon.  He was not in robust health but he had been up 
and about his business every day and no thought of the sudden affliction 
visited upon him was dreamed of by his family and friends.

Mr. Roark was quiet and unostentatious, but withal he was a good citizen, 
whose friends were many.  He was a Christian man, and he was true to his 
convictions and friends.  Over the faults of his fellow men he believed 
in throwing the mantle of charity, and no harsh criticism of others ever 
came from his lips.

Mr. Roark is survived by his wife and the following children, viz:  
Messers B. T., R. C., W. W., and Henry Roark and Mrs. M. E. Rankin

The body was carried to Antioch church in the Fork district, near his 
old home, where the funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 
o'clock, conducted by Rev T. J. Christian.  The remains were interred 
in the church cemetery there.



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