Jack Roork, 72, of Beaumont, died, August 1, 2004 at Country Dreams in Kountze.
A native of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and a resident of Beaumont since 1972 he was a United States Army Veteran serving his country during the Korean Conflict. Jack started working for Rural Electric Coop as a lineman in 1952 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Upon moving to Beaumont in 1972, Jack began his second career in residential air-conditioning, mostly installing for 30 years, with Lindy Dennis and Thompson Air Conditioning. Jack was also a member of North End Baptist Church for approximately 20 years and currently a member of First Baptist Church of Beaumont.
Mr. Roork is survived by his wife, Gail Roork of Beaumont; son, David Roork and his wife, Alexa of Sour Lake; daughter, Karen Corbello and her husband, David of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Brittany, Alex, and Cale Corbello and Ellen and Elizabeth Roork; along with numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.
A Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday, August 3, 2004 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Beaumont 900 Calder, Beaumont, Texas 77701; North End Baptist Church 5115 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77706 or Hospice of Texas 2929 Calder, Beaumont, Texas 77705
