James Nelson Roark

James Nelson Roark, 49 4/15/1972 - 3/6/2022 Passed away due to complications of colon cancer. Proud career in metal fabrication for more than 25 years until 2nd diagnosis of cancer 2019. James then enjoyed multiple hobbies including remodeling, working on vehicles ( His favorite being his Jeeps) . But also including those those of any family or friends in need, spoiling his multitude of animals, but most of all, spending time with his family and his friends( Who he called his brothers and sisters). He is survived by his fiance of 10 years, Tami Tuplin, his daughter Venus Roark, grandchildren; Fiona Roark, Jeremy Cobble, Kai M. Stepchildren; Phillip (Hazel) Tuplin, Samantha (Logan) Tuplin, Olivia (Anthony) Tuplin and granddaughter, Vanessa Cole. Mother, Rose (Tim) Roark. Aunt Carol Pairan, Uncle/Aunt Mike and Melanie Parian. As well as many more family, blood and chosen. Proceeded in death by his father, William Roark, favorite Uncle Ralph Roark, Uncle Walter Pairan. James's wish was for cremation and a memorial to celebrate his life including loud music, a big bonfire and Busch light beer, is being planned for warmer weather. In lieu of Flowers per James request please donate to Crossroads Palliative Care/Hospice, Hillsboro, for getting his pain under control, for which he was very grateful.