Clyde Roark

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Clyde Wayne Roark passed into eternal rest on June 27, 2023, at the age of 76 at his home in rural Seneca following an illness. Clyde was born March 30, 1947, to Johnny and Vada (Bennett) Roark. Clyde was a 1966 graduate of Seneca High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Viet Nam Era.

Clyde worked at Vickers in Joplin and at Bill's Electric. He also worked as an electrician in Rawlins, Wyoming. He later moved to California, where he worked as an electric contractor.

Clyde Roark married Irma Blanca June 30, 2001, in Los Angeles, California. She survives of the home. Also surviving are his children, Jacob Roark of the home. Gary Roark (Donna) of Seneca, Johnna (Marshall) Miller of Seneca, Julie (James) Etter of Sarcoxie, MO; and Angie (Andrew) Norman of Nebraska. Brothers Robert (Darlene) Roark and Ron (Neoma) Roark, both of Seneca, MO. Sisters Joan (Don) Marlow and Janice (Larry) Marlow both of Wyandotte, OK., Oleta Bell of Nebraska, and Arlene (Jim) Mertens of Miami, OK. Clyde is also survived by 8 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant son, Paul.

He was a member of the Living Bread Ministry in Harbor City, California. There he served as a board member, Sunday school teacher, a bible school crew member, and a choir member.

Clyde loved camping and nature photography. He will be missed by all.

Viewing and visitation will be held from 2 to 3pm, Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Monday, July 3, 2023 Hart Baptist Church, Hart, MO. Burial will be in the New Bethel Cemetery Anderson, MO.