Edwin Stacy Roark, 68, of Pittsboro, IN, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 in Brownsburg Meadows.

He was born April 16, 1948 in Lebanon, IN, son of the late Lawrence and Lovinia (Wills) Roark.

Ed married Linda Dawn Ohl on May 22, 1971 in Bloomsburg, PA.

He was an ordained minister and pastored at Fortville Christian Church in Fortville, IN, Owensboro Christian Church in Owensboro, KY, Tulip Street Christian Church in Mitchell, IN, Monticello Christian Church in Monticello, IN, New Brunswick Christian Church in Lebanon, IN and Elizaville Christian Church in Elizaville, IN. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his son, Nathan (Nicole) Roark of Ingalls, IN, daughter, Heather (Christopher) VanGorp of Brownsburg, brother, John (Barbara) Roark, sister, Margaret Roark, brother-in-law, Jerry Shaw and grandchildren, Matthew Roark, Caleb Roark and Alexandra VanGorp.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Juliet Roark Shaw.

Family and friends will gather at the New Brunswick Church of Christ, 6480 S. State Road 39, Lebanon, IN, Thursday, May 5, 2016, 3:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to one of the following: Italy for Christ
http://italyforchrist.net/#/updates/wolsieffers
C/O Liz McAlister 8333 Rahke Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46217

Purdue Campus House
http://www.pcch.org/give/
1000 W State St, W Lafayette, IN 47906

New Brunswick Church of Christ
http://www.nbcc-church.org/
6480 S St Rd 39, Lebanon, IN 46052

Johnson University
http://www.johnsonu.edu/Support-Johnson/Gift-Estate-Planning.aspx
7900 Johnson Dr, Knoxville, TN 37998

American Cancer Society
https://donate.cancer.org/index.aspxcampaign=CY16MemPod&_ga=1.266397262.1703820190.1462061561
PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123


You're invited to visit the website, www.porterfuneralhome.us, where you may sign his online register and leave a personal message.