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Orville Clark Obituary
born November 7, 1936 and passed away on February 13, 2016.
Orville is preceded in death by his mother, Freda Colburn and father, Samuel Clark.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Louise (Bailey) Clark, of 59 years, daughter, Sharon Marlin (Curtis), son, David Clark (Cindi), daughter, Marlene Kenerly (Greg), and daughter, Brenda Brinkman (Jeff). Orville is also survived by 8 grandchildren; Allison Clark, Anna Clark, Sam Clark, Corey Kenerly, Hope Kenerly, Kip Kenerly, Ryan Brinkman and Tyler Brinkman and 1 great-grandchild, Cassel, brother, Melvin Clark of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan and two sisters, Norma Irish and Donna Goodrich of Mesa, Arizona.
Orville was born and raised in Jackson, Michigan where he worked at Diecast Corporation. He lived there until 1976, when he moved to Hendersonville, Tennessee, where he was employed as a postal carrier until his retirement in 1999. He was a deeply devoted family man who raised his children with a love for God and was a lifetime member of the Church of the Nazarene. His hobbies included playing guitar and writing poetry. In his younger days, he was regarded as one of the best fast-pitch softball pitchers in the region, but nothing made him as happy as seeing his children and grandchildren serve the Lord.
Life celebration for Orville was held at Goodlettsville Church of the Nazarene, 400 Loretta Drive in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 1:00 PM, followed by burial at Hendersonville Memory Gardens. Visitation was held at Hendersonville Funeral Home, 353 E. Main Street in Hendersonville on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 from 5PM - 8PM and again on Wednesday from 12PM - 1PM at the church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Orville Clark
Louise Clark
February 10, 2023
Still missing you so very much. Thankful for the special memories of our years together.
Donna Goodrich
March 1, 2016
The greatest brother anyone could ask for. My protector when I was young, my friend my whole life. I'll miss all those phone calls. My love and prayers to Louise, the children, grandchildren, and their spouses.
RON STRAIGHT
February 22, 2016
Had the pleasure of playing ball against Orville and was sorry to hear of his passing. A kind person and a great competitor. My condolences to the family.
February 20, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus. John 11:35 We weep along with you.
Patty & Keith Showalter
February 17, 2016
May you experience the peace of God uplifting you during these days of grief. Orville was a kind, gracious man. You were blessed to have him in your lives...and he was blessed to have such a loving family. May God comfort your hearts. We love you. Patty and Keith
Vicki Weiss
February 16, 2016
To the Clark Family...My sincere condolences on the loss of your Husband, Father, Grandfather. I know that your strength in the Heavenly Father will help you through this difficult time. Dave, know that my thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this time. RIP Mr Clark.
Rick Lankford
February 16, 2016
This world has lost a truly good man. I had the privilege of playing fast pitch softball with Orville for several years and while he was a great pitcher he was an even better person. Thinking of and praying for Louise and the Family.
Paulette Pannone
February 16, 2016
So great to have known your wonderful family and to have had the priveledge of teaching your children. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Pam Patterson
February 16, 2016
Dave and family, having just been thru a serious crises with my own father, I can only imagine what you are feeling. I know your faith will bring you strength and comfort. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sandra Mason McInerney
February 16, 2016
So sorry to hear about the passing of Orville. Sending Prayers to the family.
Diana Snyder
February 16, 2016
Truly a great man of God. So talented in his writing and music. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Vickie Kinch-Darrow
February 15, 2016
Dearest Clark Family, sending my heart felt condolences for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. I know that your love and faith in our Lord will see you joyfully reunited in HIS house someday. May your love and faith bring you through this time of grief for Orville's earthly presence. David, my lifetime friend, you, your wife and children are on my mind and in my heart. Losing our parent(s) is a hard thing to accept sometimes. But I believe they will always be "with" us.
Karen Chmielewski
February 15, 2016
What a great man of God! He will be remembered for all the wonderful things he did for every life he touched. See you soon Orville! My best to his whole family who I consider long-time friends.
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