Spring City, TN - Danny George Roark, age 72, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, Tenn. Born November 10, 1953, in Elyria, Ohio, he was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jo Headrick; father, George Washington Roark; stepfather, Hoyt Headrick; uncles, Clyde Lewis and Bobby Lee Lewis; and his beloved dog, DJ.

He is survived by many loved ones, including his life partner, Peg Caudill of Spring City, Tenn.; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Oleg Nodelman of San Francisco, Calif.; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Lindsay Roark of Dalton, Ga.; grandson Dylan Roark; granddaughters Savannah and Bodhi Nodelman, and Paige and Landrie Roark; former wife and mother of Heather and Daniel, Karen Crow Roark; and cousins.

Danny's smile and dimples could light up a room. He worked as a contractor and owned a successful construction company in Dalton, Ga., before retiring to peaceful lake life in Spring City, Tenn. A talented bluegrass musician and natural-born performer, he could play most songs by ear and was a founding member of Backporch Bluegrass Express, singing and playing dobro and guitar. One of his lifelong passions -- and a gift he passed on to his children -- was his love of The Beatles. Throughout his life, Danny enjoyed boating, fishing, golf, camping trips with family, attending NASCAR races, and hunting. His music, laughter, and love of nature will be remembered by all who knew him.