Clarence Clyde Clark

Dateline:  Franklin, NC

Clarence Clyde Clark, 68, of Franklin passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in an Asheville hospital.  Born in Franklin, NC, he was the son of the late Clyde William and Katherine Ray Clark. He was a general contractor and loved fishing, nurturing and feeding wildlife and golf. He was former president of the Franklin Jaycees, serving during the 1970’s, and was a member of The Shriners and  a perpetual member of the Taveres, Fl  Lodge #234.

Mr. Clark was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lucy Clark; two daughters, Areti Clark (Beau) of Lakeland, FL and Kristi Clark Davis (Mark) of Tampa, FL; one son, Chris Clark (Maris) of Lakeland, FL; four grandchildren, Marisa Clark, Mariah Clark, Kira Davis and Matthew Clark Davis; one sister, Jacqueline Clark Linscott Barnes (Graham) of Titusville, FL and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, John Clark.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Snow Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Timothy Howard and Rev. Wayne Sheffield officiating. Junaluskee Masonic Lodge #145 will conduct Masonic Rites.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Pallbearers will be James Collins, Dustin Collins, Paul Collins,  Boyd Winchester, and Benjamin Collins.  Paul Daniel Collins, honorary pallbearer.  The family will greet friends following the service at the graveside.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605 or Snow Hill United Methodist Church, 330 Snow Hill Road, Franklin, NC  28734.

"If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever."

Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home is serving the Clark family.  Online condolences may be made at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.