David Robert Clark Sr.

David Robert Clark Sr. obituary

David Clark Obituary

CLARK, SR. Mr. David Robert Clark, Sr., a native of Mobile, Alabama, born November 22, 1934 departed this life on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Bettye Orlean Williams Clark, his parents, Mr. Reginald C. Clark and Mrs. Maggie Clark; sisters Willie Agnes Lawrence, Sadie Watson, Margaret White, Yvonne Ledbetter, Irene Council, Betty Russell and brother Reginald C. Clark. David was a life-long member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, a graduate of Most Pure Heart of Mary High School, Bishop State Community College, the University of South Alabama and Auburn University. He served his country as a non commissioned officer of the United States Air Force that included a tour of duty in Vietnam. He retired in 1974 after his last duty station at Keesler AFB Biloxi, Mississippi. Having worked in the computer centers of several Mobile banks, David later became an educator, teaching computer and marketing classes at John L. LeFlore High School for well over 25 years. He retired from the Mobile County Public School System. David was a member and held various offices in the Knights of Peter Claver, Knights of Ebony, and the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association. David, affectionately known as "Pop" to his children and grandchildren, is survived by devoted daughters, Angela (Roderick Sr.) Hall of Mobile, AL, and Carla P. Clark of Richmond, VA., devoted son, USAF Retired David R. (Sonja) Clark, Jr. of Houston, TX; 4 grandchildren, David R. Clark, III of Olathe, KS, Cameron P. Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL, Desmond M. Clark, Olathe, KS, and Roderick M. Hall, II Mobile, AL; a sister, Esther Patterson, Mobile, AL, mother-in-law Mrs. Charlean D. Williams, Mobile, AL , sisters-in-law Barbara Worthington, Cleveland, OH, Carlinell (Michael) Chestang, Elaine Moody, both of Mobile, AL, brother-in-law, Rayford (Diane) Williams of Birmingham, AL, and an extremely close friend, Mr. Anthony Burden, special friend, Geneva Carter, and a host of nieces and nephews. His remains will lie in state on Friday, November 30, 2012 from 1pm until8 pm at Small's Mortuary. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 8:30am until the 10am Mass of Christian Burial at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Lawn Haven Cemetery DIGNIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO SMALL'S MORTUARY 950 S. BROAD ST. MOBILE, AL 36603. Condolences may be offered at http://www.smallsmortuary.com/

Published by Press-Register from Nov. 28 to Nov. 30, 2012.
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Forever in the hearts of your students

G L

December 8, 2012

With Deepest Sympathy...

Cecil Walker

December 1, 2012

Robert Clark

November 30, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Bridget Eubanks

November 30, 2012

TO THE FAMILY: may the many memories you've shared bring you comfort during such a difficult time. Mr. Clark always had a joke to share he didn't believe in stressing. I can't remember a time he didn't cheerfully greet a stranger or hum various tunes as he went bout his day. Such a pleasant / inspirational/ hard working person to have known. He will be missed!

felecia hopper

November 30, 2012

My prayers for the family during this difficult time. Rest assured that Mr. Clark was a wonderful role model for students at LHS. He wore a suit to work everyday and presented himself in a professional manner.

E. Rogers

November 30, 2012

We were all so sorry to hear of David's passing. He will be missed by The Knights of Peter Claver Council & Court #172 as well as all the other Council and Court in our nobel order. It's truly a blessing to have known such a wonderful man. We will always remember your kind and loving spirit.

Stephanie Poellnitz Danzy

November 30, 2012

To the family of Mr. David Clark: I offer my sincere condolences in the passing of a great and wonderful man. He was a great teacher who was the first to introduce me to the computer. He will surely be missed as a wonderful person. Please be comforted that this too shall pass and joy comes in the morning. God bless you all!

Dawn McNeil

November 30, 2012

Sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. He was the first teacher that taught me about computers. He will truly be missed.

Lorraine Ely

November 29, 2012

Shared times, shared memories, shared joys that keep your loveone with Us.We will miss him.

Rosalyn Dean

November 29, 2012

With deepest sympathy
Louise R. Giddings

November 29, 2012

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