Trooper Paul Roark

Funeral Service for Trooper Paul Roark, 88, of Checotah, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Round Mountain Church in Vian, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Round Mountain Cemetery in Vian, Oklahoma, under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Paul was born on October 10, 1938, in Vian, Oklahoma, to Clara Ruth (Brockman) Roark and Charles Clinton Roark. He passed away on October 27, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On December 13, 1958, he married Ruby Marie (Kight) Roark in McKee, Oklahoma, and together they shared nearly 68 years of marriage.

Paul proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy. He later dedicated 22 years of service to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, serving as a Trooper in District 1 in Pottawatomie County and Troop C in Muskogee County. His years in law enforcement reflected his commitment to serving and protecting others.

Outside of his career, Paul enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He loved spending time outdoors, whether tending to his garden, riding horses, or fishing. He was also an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching football and basketball. Above all, he cherished the time spent with his family and the memories they made together.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Ruby Roark of the home; three children, Charlotte Roark and companion, Dale Rinehart, of Fort Gibson, OK, Paul Lewis Roark of Minneapolis, MN, and Cindy Hammack and Kelly of Claremore, OK; six grandchildren, Randy Hopson of Checotah, OK, Amanda Hogner and Justin of Cookson, OK, Anthony Roark and Samantha of Broken Arrow, OK, Andrew Roark of Park Hill, OK, Corey Joseph and Jared of Claremore, OK, and Casey Hammack and Ashley of Claremore, OK; 12 great-grandchildren, Daryn, Shonna, Julie, Mellisa, Ashley, Tony, Ava, Bentley, Lydia, Michael, Scott, and Claire; special family member, Jillian Hopson of Broken Arrow, OK; three siblings, Lois Shanks of Oklahoma City, OK, Fern Andrews of Sallisaw, OK, and John Roark of Vian, OK; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandchild, Christopher Dawson; his parents, Clara Ruth and Charles Clinton Roark; and six siblings, Violet Long, Frank Roark, Ruth Cook, Monnie Davis, Lillian Cantrell, and Charles Roark.

Active Pallbearers will be Randy Hopson, Anthony Roark, Andrew Roark, Casey Hammack, Daryn Hopson, Jared Joseph, Scott Joseph, and Tony Roark.

Viewing will be held from Noon to 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.