R. Bruce Roark

Bruce was born in June of 1938 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Dr. Harry M. and Oma Roark. On December 21, 1958, Bruce married Harriett Washburn. In 2016, the couple celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Bruce graduated from Blackwell High School, Oklahoma State University and earned his Master’s degree from North Texas State University. Bruce taught in High School in Nocona and Burkburnett. He was an administrator in Levelland schools for 10 years and with the Region 17 Education Center for 35 years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Harriett, sons; Bryan and wife Teri, Scott and wife Lisa, and Jeff; seven grandchildren; Justyn and husband, Adam, Harrison, Jordan, Josiah, Vivienne, Anneke and Haddon. He is also survived by two brothers; Dr. Wallace Roark and wife Carol, and Dr. Mack Roark and wife Sandy.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the National Parkinson Foundation, www.parkinson.org.

Online condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Lubbock, TX.