Jasper Parmer Roark

August 21, 1956 - June 1, 2016

Jasper Parmer Roark, a resident of Vanzant, MO. passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, while at his home due to natural causes. Born August 21, 1956 to Jesse Cleveland Roark and Laura Almeta (Barr) Roark in Poplar Bluff, MO; he was 59 years old. Jasper and his wife Faye lived in Vanzant, MO. He worked in the field of construction; he also farmed; and was a self employed electrician. He also worked for the city of Van Buren during the 1980’s. He regularly attended the Southside Church of Christ in Mtn. Grove for the last couple of years. His wife, Faye, was the love of his life. He also loved his step-children very much. He loved to be outdoors where he could spend time with his beloved mule, Charlie. He loved gardening, fishing and reading. He especially loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Jasper is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Howard Wiley. He is survived by his wife Faye of Vanzant; stepsons, Rob Briscoe and his wife Melinda, and their daughter, Andrea of Lebanon, MO; and Rick Briscoe and his wife Donna of Lake Worth, Fl; sisters, Mary Barr of Van Buren, MO and Margaret Herrington and her husband Chuck also of Van Buren. He is further survived by 3 sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A graveside service for Jasper will be held Friday, June 3rd, at 2:00 P.M. at Little Zion Cemetery in Willow Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.wllowspringsfuneralhome.com