John Clark Obituary

John A. Clark

Clinton

John A. Clark, 32, passed away suddenly at home in New Orleans, LA. His service will be Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Bolton, MS. Visitation will be at 12:00 p.m. with the service at 1:00 p.m. and burial following in Clinton Cemetery. John attended Clinton schools where he found the friends that would be his brothers and remain with him through the rest of his life. While at Clinton, John also excelled at Debate, played Little League, Pony League and Sr. League baseball. One of his favorite activities, though, was the activity "Spotlight" through the Cove and the neighborhood where so many of them lived.

While still in high school, John enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard, doing his basic training between his junior and senior years of high school at Fort Sill, OK. He was proud and honored to have served almost 8 years in the service, with his proudest duty station being the 2D BN, 20th SFG, Grenada, MS. While serving with the Special Forces, Mississippi Guard, he was honored to have been ordered to Active Duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and Mobilization, Non-Commissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and the Parachutist Badge. John graduated from the University of Mississippi, in 2003, majoring in Criminology, where he became an ardent Rebel and remained a staunch and vocal supporter. Football Saturdays would find him either watching the games or texting friends and family while at work, demanding score updates. He moved to New Orleans, LA, about 2004. He loved the city and the people, and enjoyed several years of bartending in different locations in the Quarter. He decided he needed a change and entered a nursing program at Tulane, graduating in December, 2012. He began working at Kenner Hospital - Oschner in January. John is survived by his father, Charles S. "Sam" Clark; his mother, Carrie Fox-Clark; and 2 his sisters and their spouses, Jennifer Clark Pague and Thomas, Schertz, Tx; and Amy C. Clark Wetzel and Brent, Hattiesburg, MS; and his nephew, William Joseph Pague. John is also survived by his grandparents, Fred and Ann Clark of Canton, MS; and John and Cameron Fox of Clinton, MS; his aunts and uncles, Ben Clark and Betsy of Madison; Laura Clark and Matt Lemley of Brandon, Tom and Jackie Clark of McComb; John Fox of Iowa; Wm. Martin Fox and Sherry of Clinton; MS, Ellen Fox of Texas; Trey and Debra Smith of Flowood; Vicki Smith and Peter Generelly of Palmyra, VA; Wendy Smith of San Francisco, CA; and David and Laura Smith of Dallas, TX. He also has many loving cousins scattered across the country. Finally, but by far not the least of his loves and joys in life were his friends and running buddies. Among the multitudes of friends made and kept through the years, this particular group was were his "brothers of the heart" and were with him though everything. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Clark, Kevin Gentry, Brian Bunstein, Tony Case, Jason Gray, Matthew Pope, Todd Hopton, and Dan Roberts. His family would like to extend their gratitude and love to his "brothers" and many friends who have visited and contacted them over the last week. Please know that you all are a major source of strength for us at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Published by Clarion Ledger on Sep. 22, 2013.
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SARAH EVANS

September 28, 2013

My heart felt prayers and sorrow go out to John's family and friends. I only met JC a couple times w/my son, Jason Gray, and he was so polite and precious. Thank you, John, for your courage and service to our country, and for being so special to everyone; and now for being a beautiful angel. With love & sympathy,

Susan Gray-Myers

September 26, 2013

God bless ypu & your family, Carrie. My God wrap his arms around all of you & help you through this difficult time. Sending much love & many prayers. Rest in Peace, John. Becky Vickers Lowe

September 24, 2013

SANDY WATKINS

September 24, 2013

Sending prayers to the family, friends, and all who were blessed to have had the opportunity to meet John. Such a short life lived here on earth, but is watching over us all now from a far better place!

Stella Thompson

September 23, 2013

Rest in peace John. May God keep your family in perfect peace. It was a pleasure to have met you.
From Shanedolyn - Ochsner, Kenner

September 23, 2013

Rest In Peace John.

Ashley Abboud

September 23, 2013

Pleasure to have known. Thank you John for serving our country. Rest in peace

Lisa Berry

September 23, 2013

D'Lane Edward-Alexander

September 23, 2013

Stephanie LaBorde

September 23, 2013

Rest in peace old Friend there are so many good times that will never be forgotten. You were a good guy who knew how to make people smile and was a friend to so many who will miss you.

Kelly Cade

September 23, 2013

Amy Herzog

September 23, 2013

Claudette gould

September 23, 2013

R.I.P

jennifer artigas

September 23, 2013

DOMINIQUE BELL

September 23, 2013

RIP John we miss you.John was a joy to around.Very sad to hear of his passing. Lovehis Ochsner Kenner Family !May God Bless his Family

Dominique Jupiter

September 23, 2013

R.I.P. my sweet friend
You will be missed!!

September 23, 2013

He was a great friend and classmate. He will be missed by many but never forgotten!

September 23, 2013

Thank you for your service and God bless you. Watch over your family.

Stephen A Toepel, TSgt, USAF ret

September 23, 2013

RIP, John. I'm so heartbroken to hear of your passing. You were a wonderful, kind soul and I am lucky to have known you. I'm praying for your family during this difficult time.

September 23, 2013

I will miss your laughter & your smile!

Cherlynn Womack

September 22, 2013

May you rest in peace in the arms of our Lord surrounded by your family and friends that have gone before you. May your family and friends here know that you are still connected to them and that you are in their hearts and with them day to day. My thoughts and prayers and with you and your loved ones, especially Carrie, Sam and your very close-nit family. Lord help their hearts heal.

Kathy Mashburn

September 22, 2013

John you will be missed by many. I will always remember our times and talks together. I only wish that there could be more. Now you are our sweet angel.

Samantha Larche

September 22, 2013

I am sending all of my love to the family.

Katherine Ann De Lashmet Wheeler

September 22, 2013

John you will truly be missed by so many! Gone to soon but never forgotten. Praying for strength for you family as they make it through such a difficult time

Brandie Baker

September 22, 2013

Well, if there's one thing I know for certain, it's that John is somewhere up there getting one hell of a laugh over this obituary. Rest in peace, my friend, til we reunite again.

September 22, 2013

Carrie and Sam,
I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family during this most trying and difficult time. With deepest sympathy and love.
Hal

Hal Evans

September 22, 2013

I have so many memories of John. He always had a smile on his face and always went out of his way to make you laugh and smile. He will be missed!!!

Leigh Carter-Michaels

September 22, 2013

Rest in Peace JC... You will be sorely missed for lifetimes to come.

Jayson Ballard

September 22, 2013

R.I.P. John

Laine King Parker

September 22, 2013

John was my brother since around the age of 12 and will continue being so until I meet up with him again. We've shared so many memories school, clubs, bikes, trips, etc. you name it we faced it. I even tried to join the military with him. Taken too soon but impossible to forget. See ya later my brother.

Dave Clark

September 22, 2013

So young. R.I.P John . prayers I send to your family and friends that are missing you now

Debra Yeager

September 22, 2013

John accomplished so much in his short lived life... He was such a nice guy in school and even nicer man in the real world! We shared a love for the Cubs and for The Saints and it brought us together each season! I will never look at another shopping cart with out thinking of you:) We will miss you JC.. RIP Brother...

Matthew & Ashley Joyce

September 21, 2013

Sending prayers to family and friends of John. He was a great friend to us all. Rest in peace my friend I will never forget you.

Angela Hodges

September 21, 2013

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