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Buddy Clark

1942 - 2013

BORN

1942

DIED

2013

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Greenville, South Carolina

Buddy Clark Obituary

Buddy Daniel Clark "Goma"

Greenville

Buddy Daniel Clark "Goma", 70, husband of Jean Manuel Clark, died Sunday, April 14, 2013.

Born in Stoneville, NC, he was the son of the late Willis Raymond and Ruby Francis Kenderick Clark.

Mr. Clark was the owner of Aviation Express and prior to that spent a lengthy career with Roadway Express.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Dana Clark Boyd and husband David of Greenville and Diane Clark Bell and husband Michael of Simpsonville; four grandchildren, Davis Boyd, Caroline Boyd, Collier Bell and Garrett Bell; two brothers, Wayne Clark and Paul Clark, both of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his loving dog Max.

There will be a casual celebration of Life on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the Clark residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.

Published by The Greenville News on Apr. 17, 2013.
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I worked for Buddy for several years. He was a good and honest man.

Claude Hoover

April 21, 2013

Mr.Clark was a fine man .I worked for hime aT Roadway.

Claude Hoover

April 21, 2013

Jean and Family,
My wife and I share our grief with you in Buddy's passing. What a wonderful person he was. You could always bet on having a good time with him. His wit and friendship was second to none.
God bless your family and may your happy memories of Buddy ease some of the pain.

Mike and Pat Buckner

April 19, 2013

Our prayers are with you all.
~The Grubes

April 19, 2013

Diane and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Kelly called us last night to tell us. I know she has a lot of fond memories of time spent with you and you Dad. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time. Focus on all of the good memories and know that others are sharing your grief.

Barbara McAnulty

April 19, 2013

Dear Jean and family. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I hope your memories of Buddy will comfort you in your loss. We will make a contribution to the Greenville Humane Society in his honor.

Pat Christensen

April 18, 2013

Buddy was so much fun to be around. He loved his family and friends and he will be missed. Jean, my heart felt sympathy and prayers for you, your girls and those precious grands as y'all learn to move forward without Buddy. Hugs to you. Anne

Anne Hastings

April 17, 2013

Many thoughts and prayers go out the Clark family. Buddy was a great friend to my father and I enjoyed every time I was able to spend time with him. He will be greatly missed.

Shane Bovender

April 17, 2013

Jean,Dana,David,Diane,Michael,grandkids:
I have some great memories of the many good times I shared with Buddy at Roadway and afterwards. I'll miss my friend.
May God comfort you and fill the void in your hearts with His love.
Always a friend,
Lee "Plowboy" Marion

April 17, 2013

Jean and family, I am so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. Working for him at Roadway was a delight. He will truly be missed by all that knew him. He was a wonderful person. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Betty Huckaby

April 17, 2013

Life was an adventure that Buddy navigated well. It was a pleasure to have shared part of his journey, his humor and friendship will truly be missed. Sympathy and prayers for the family.
Ken & Earline Atkins

April 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We worked with Buddy for many years.
He was a person of many words. And we enjoyed each time he came in to the office. He will be missed.
God Bless,
Communication Service Center, Inc.

April 17, 2013

Jean- so very sorry to hear about Goma. my prayers are with you and your family. Patsy Allen

April 17, 2013

I am sad to see that Buddy is no longer with us. It was a joy to work with him at Roadway Express. The last time that I saw Buddy was at the Life Center where we caught up on things happening in our lives. To Jean, Dana and Diane, I know that he will be greatly missed. I will keep you all in prayer in this difficult time and throughout the days ahead.

Lynn Davis

April 17, 2013

My sincere sympathy to the entire Clark family. Buddy was a dear Army friend of my husband and I in Hawaii. Aloha my friend!

Judy Beach

April 16, 2013

Buddy was so many things to so many people, but especially, a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was a joy to know, easy to talk to, and lots of fun to be around. Love and prayers to the family.

Harriet Funk

April 16, 2013

A man who lived up to his name. A true"Buddy" who will be forever missed. Thoughts and prayers to the Clark family.

Kevin Mason (friend of the Bovender's)

April 16, 2013

Buddy was such a great guy who lived life to the fullest. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on!

Kathy Hastings

April 16, 2013

Buddy's son-in-law, Michael put it well - his presence was always felt among his friends and family; and we will surely miss his presence in the future.

Jim Hastings

April 16, 2013

A great friend has passed away. He will be missed each day. Prayers to all the family for their loss.

Tim Bovender

April 16, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Jerry Twitty

April 16, 2013

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