Barney was born March 14, 1926 to George and Ola Roark in Archer City, TX. He was a Marine Corps veteran of WWII. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was owner of Roark's Grocery on Seminary Dr. for over 40 years.
Barney was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; and brother, Jim Roark.
He is survived by sons, Barry and wife, Kathi, Glenn and wife, Candace; brother Wayne Roark and wife Oleta; sister-in-law, Betty Roark, and numerous grand-children and great-grandchildren.