Celebrating the life of
Lt. Col. William D. Clark, USA, Ret.
Passed away on March 11, 2022
Lt. Col. William D. Clark, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Don was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, the eldest son of Billy and Eva Clark. He was raised and educated in Jackson, Ohio and later attended Ohio University. He went on to receive his Masters in both Education and Theology, as well as a Doctorate in Ministry.
In 1974, Don married the love of his life, the former Beverly Graves of Jackson, Ohio. They have five children and eleven grandchildren. Don retired in Savannah, GA as a Lieutenant Colonel from the United States military after 27 years of service. During that time he also served as a United Methodist minister and educator in the public school system.
Don's life was exemplary of service: to God, his family, and country. His greatest service, though, was in his discipleship and the many people who came to know Jesus through Don's ministry. Don enjoyed spending time with his family, his grandchildren most of all. He loved traveling; in particular, traveling to Florida, annual family trips to Myrtle Beach, and family trips to Disney. He enjoyed playing and watching all sports, but most of all rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes. His family will miss his big presence in their lives but rejoices knowing he is in peace and resting as the good and faithful servant he was.
Don was preceded in death by his father and best friend Billy Clark.
Don is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly; son, Scott Clark (Crissy); daughter, Kellie Ruiz (Frank); daughter, Heather O'Rand (Matthew); son, Joshua Clark (Shelley); son, Donnie Clark (Amy); grandchildren,Ryleigh Clark, Griffin Clark, Zoey Clark, Bella O'Rand, Ethan Ruiz, Zander Ruiz, Harper Clark, Kallie Clark, Miles O'Rand, Kayden Clark, and Isaac Clark; mother, Eva Clark; brother, Doug Clark (Lale);sister, Kathy Henderson (Earl); sister, Dianna Goff (Randy); and many other relatives and friends.
The family will be receiving family and friends for visitation on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Richmond Hill.
Prayers for the family. Sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace. Thank you for your Service to Our Country. May God Bless your family
- Myrreld Roberson , Savannah , Ga
We are so sorry to learn of the death of our friend Don. Our prayers are with Bev and the kids. We are deeply sorry.
- Wayne and Beverly Shoemaker, Jackson, Ohio
Our condolences to your family. Brother Don was a wonderful pastor and friend. He will be missed.
- Bringuel Family, Jacksonville , North Carolina
You ate in our prayers for comfort. Knowing he's with Jesus gives us peace, but with his physical loss comes such a void. The seeds he sowed will yield for years to come.
- Art & Lin Robinson , Lordstown , Ohio
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Love and Prayers.
- Wanda (Hill) Lanzer, Chillicothe, Ohio
So sorry for your loss, many hugs and prayers to you all
- Tim and Jenny Steed, Springfield , Ga
A candle has been lit!
Our Deepest Sympathy, We love you!
- Aaron, Crissy, Makaya, Kash, and Kruz, poca, West Virginia
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Clark family, and especially to you, dear Beverly. We're praying for God's peace and solace to surround and console each of you.
- Frank & Connie Tolle , Savannah, GA
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with your family
- Ferrelle Family, Savannah, GA
Scott & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. What a wonderful legacy he has left behind. I'm thankful for his service to our country & to our community. I hope you can feel my love & prayers for you, Crissy & the kiddos.
- Holly Colbert, Richmond Hill, GA
On behalf of my family and the KUMC family, our condolences to your family on the passing of Don. He was well liked and respected by all of us. Chris
- Chris Franklin, savannah, Georgia
My fakher work in your fathers in spinboldak can i help me i am in afghanistan please help me
- Wakilameri, Kandahar , Afghanistan
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 11:00 a.m. on Sat, March 19, 2022
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Burial
- on Sat, March 19, 2022
- Oak Hill Cemetery
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1 Oak Hill Road (map)
RICHMOND HILL GA 31324