Comments on: Elba G. Roark

By: Alyssa Sorgen

Alyssa Sorgen — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:50:20 +0000

I don’t have many memories in adulthood with Uncle Elba but the ones I do have are so vivid that they feel as if they just happened I remember being at his house (kind of on a farm) with a lot of land and hay bales galore. We would hike up to the lift and then jump down onto the hay. I’m not sure Uncle Elba was even aware of what we kids were doing because he was too busy playing songs with his band. I remember him with long head hair and facial hair. He would ride a motorcycle and I just remember him being so very cool. His elusiveness added to the image I had in my mind of him being cool.
Even though I didn’t know him all that well, he was always quick to give hugs and a smile. Even though he is not physically here, as long as we remember him, then he is not truly lost.
Death does not have to mean goodbye.

By: Amanda son

Amanda son — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:31:00 +0000

Wow…my childhood memories were made so much better with the roark family….Kathy and gene treated me as if I was their own…so many memories even after I had my first child way back in 98 yall still treated me as if I was your own..Kathy and Rachel watches my new born so I could go with Kimberly and Christina and gene to get to take a break and go watch gene play in the ozarks…loved when him and his band played just so many memories….gene I know you are in a better place no more pain no more suffering rip gene a fly high as I know you will!!! Just know I love yall deeply and know he’s there with everyone one of you all u gotta do is close ur eyes and feel him. I love you Kathy, Rachel, Kimberly, Christina,….thank you for making my childhood so much better than it was!!

By: Alice

Alice — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:54:07 +0000

Elba was our only brother. There were 8 siblings. I remember how you taught yourself as a preteen to play the guitar. You heard a song on the radio and it wasn’t much longer and you were playing it. You never had lessons. Your love of music filled the room passionately. Our mom always asked you to play and sing one of her favorite songs, On The Other Hand. The love you had for your family and friends were vivid. You were hard working but loved having fun. I’m glad you loved fishing because we loved your fish fries. Love you forever and always. Alice Haynes

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:14:08 +0000

I have fond memories with my Uncle Elba. I did not grow up living in KC, but in my adulthood I transitioned back to KC and my cousin and I followed him and his band around KC like little groupies. We hung out, danced and had many good times watching them play on the weekends. He loved his music, and we enjoyed watching him play and sing. Until we meet again. Prayers to the family for comfort and peace.

By: Racheal Johnston

Racheal Johnston — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:18:52 +0000

Daddy (my hero) I know you are in a better place but I sure do miss you! I LOVE YOU TO THE HEAVENS AND BACK. I will take care of everyone here and make sure that your legacy forever lives on! We miss you so much already but know that you have all your memories back and you will be in the presence of all our loved ones that are their with you. If you get a chance send me a Cardinal every once and a while to remind me that your with me.

By: Misty Young

Misty Young — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:56:10 +0000

I am missing him deeply. He held a very special place in my heart, and that piece is broken and will never be put back together. I can't wait to see him again in Heaven one day...

By: Belton Nolen

Belton Nolen — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:55:24 +0000

I have many memories with Uncle Elba. But the one that plays over and over in my head is seeing him play gigs. He was the coolest guy I knew and I wanted to be just like him. He is why I love playing guitar and have a borderline obsession with fishing. He taught me cars and electrical work. He was practically a 2nd dad. We were planning on seeing him the Friday after he passed but the memories of him and with him will fill my heart forever. He will be missed. I am praying for the family during this time. May the Holy Spirit wrap his loving arms around you guys and provide you with peace and comfort. Love you all. -Belton