James R. Clark Sr., 79, US Army-PFC of Pinellas Park, Florida funeral service is 1:30 PM, Friday, April 5, 2013 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, Florida 33774 with the Pinellas County Military Honor Guard, to officiate.
A native of Owensboro, Kentucky and a local resident since 1968, when he moved here from Indianapolis, Indiana, he was a maintenance worker for the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida, a Christian and a Veteran of the US Army. During his career in the US Army, he was a Light Weapons Infantryman and was he was a 100% disabled Veteran from the US Army.
He is survived by his loving family: his sons: James R. Clark II of Largo, FL; Jared Clark of Pinellas Park, FL; Matthew Clark of Pinellas Park, FL; Jeff Clark of Tampa, FL; daughters; Robin Finch and her husband, Clay of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; Debra Clark of Port Richey, FL; four brothers; Dennis Clark and his wife, Eileen of Pinellas Park, FL; Edward Clark and his wife, Linda of Indianapolis, IN; Gary Clark of Indianapolis, IN; Kenneth Clark of Indianapolis, IN; sisters; Mary Huber and her husband, Eugene of Indianapolis, IN; Brenda Adkins of Indianapolis, IN; Carolyn Sowder of Eubank, KY and Teresa Clark of Indianapolis, IN; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the American Cancer Society in the Memory of James R. Clark Sr.
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Dad you where the best dad in the world I will never forget you I miss you and will always love you you where my hero I love you dad
Dad Thank You for being such a great Dad, Even though they say time will heal, I don’t know who “they” are cause no matter how much time goes by my heart is broken. I just hope our family can cope with our loss, Thank you brothers . I love you Dad, and I am glad I got to tell you, and I will never forget you telling me the same, even when I told you I was so sorry you had to endure the pain and fustrutation with being in that hospital, you told me you were sorry that we had to go through this” mess” as you called it. Thank You Dad for never judging us, never giving your two sense worth, cause you always said ” you will figure it out”. Our loss will be forever.. I love You Dad…
I’m Paul Campbell Bob’s Uncle. Me & Bob was the same age. My sister Ruby was a lot older than me so Bob was (4)moths older. We was best friends when we were kids he was my best friend. I never let that go.
Love you Bobby
My big brother I will miss you I wish we had lived closer to see more of each other we will be praying for your children to help them at this time of need .I love all you guys stay strong and help each other your dad was a good man and will be greately missed. Love Teresa.
I am Paul Campbell’s son. I met my cousin Bobby a few
times as a teenager. I remember that my dad always enjoyed his visits. I was corrected from calling My cousin
Uncle Bobby. I am 59 so it has been a few years.
I really Loved this man for he is grandpa to my children may peace be with the family at this time
I want to offer my condolences to James, Jeff, Robin, and certainly to my sister Debi. Thank you Jim for the role you played in my life for several years.
I am proud to be James II. Our Father was a good man, a loving Father and mentor.I am gratefull for the last moments I shared with him
I was able to let him know how very much we all loved him and I pray it gave him peace at the crossroads. I believe when one adventure ends, another begins. Godspeed Dad. I miss you and love you always. I will always have you as I promised.
Dad,
I love you more than you will ever know. Even though you weren’t my “biological” father you treated me like I was your own for over 15 years. I’ll always remember everthing you taught me and I’ll cherish every story you shared with me. I am greatful I had you in my life for as long as I did. I miss you so much already. Dont worry Dad, Jared & I will take care of eachother forever just like you tought us to. You’ll ALWAYS be in my heart.
I LOVE YOU XOXO.
Your other daughter Forever & Always!!
Dad,
You will be missed very much. Everyone who ever came into your life loved you. You always were so loving, caring and a wonderful man. To your family such a great loss…I wish them all my prayers. We all have a place for all the memories of you in our hearts forever.
My deepest sympathy goes out to The Clark family, it was my honor to take care of Mr Clark…he was a wonderful man full of stories from his walk of life, a family that never left his bedside and showed how much they loved and honored their father.. He is at peace watching over his family, treasure the memories, remember the traditions and know when you look up and see the rainbow he’s with you always… Mr. Clark and his family will always hold a special please in my heart … You all are in my thoughts and prayers… Love in Christ, Lynn
My deepest sympathy goes out to The Clark family, it was my honor to take care of Mr Clark…he was a wonderful man full of stories from his walk of life, a family that never left his bedside and showed how much they loved and honored their father.. He is at peace watching over his family, treasure the memories, remember the traditions and know when you look up and see the rainbow he’s with you always… Mr. Clark and his family will always hold a special please in my heart … You all are in my thoughts and prayers… Love in Christ, Lynn
James
You were a great neighbor, could always count on you and your boys Mathew and Jared to assist with neighborly needs. We have been neighbors for many many years, borrowed and assisted each other when ever possible.
Our families shared some good times and bad while our boys grew up together.
Now they are adults, ready to pave their own way. Who would have thought we’d all still be in the same neighborhood, and now I’ll help watch over them in honor of your passing.
May peace be with you while your boys grieve your passing.
Thank you for your kindness and neighborly
James,
We will never forget the memories we all shared in growing up with you and your kids.
You were always ready to help when ever we needed anything.
Thank you for being there for us.
Rest in peace!
Dear Uncle Bob, I cherish the times we got to talking, about our family, your life with your family, stuff you and your siblings did, and keeping up with the Clark family tree. Your little giggle stays in my heart, I will miss your voice. I love you and will miss you very much! My love and condolences to your family and all your many friends. May the LORD bless and keep you in his tender loving care. Love always, Lisa
Bob, You will be missed in so many ways. We shared many special talks and you never failed to check to see if everything was ok. Your easy going nature was a blessing. You were always there for your family and loved by all that knew you, You will missed but never forgotten. Love, Your sister in-law Linda
GOD BLESS ALL OF BOB’SFAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.HE WILL BE MISSED.WE HAD MANY TALKS AT MY SIS LINDA”S HE WAS A GOOD MAN.