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Paul Clark Obituary
He was born March 7, 1941, in Metropolis, the son of Paul and Lilly Melcher Clark.
Mr. Clark served in the U.S. Army.
Dr. Clark, who many affectionately called "Doc", worked for the Donovan School system for 38 years as a chorus and social studies teacher and chess team sponsor as well as the business manager. He served as the pianist for the Watseka Methodist Church and worked with the Watseka Show Choirs for many years. He also spent time working with the Iroquois West and Prairie Central Choirs. Dr. Clark spent his time writing and performing music as well as instilling music into the hearts and minds of the young people he came into contact with.
He is survived by special friend Jason (Laura) Strough, Forrest; two cousins, Mary Ramsey, Metropolis, and Robert Gowins, Reidland, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church.
Funerals cervices will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church with the Rev. Paul Copeland officiating.
Burial will be at at later date in Metropolis.
Memorials may be made to the Dr. Paul E. Clark Music Scholarship or American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements were by Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.
Please sign the guestbook at knappfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Angie Gaytan
May 2, 2010
Doc was a good man, a great musician, and a wonderful soul. He now plays piano for the Angels.
Jeff Spitler
May 1, 2010
"Doc" was my teacher, my mentor and my Friend. He was there throughout my teenage years to lend me the benefit of his experience, to guide me and to listen when I just needed a sounding board. The most giving person I have ever known, his generosity knew no bounds. I met him in my 7th grade year as he became my chess coach and taught me the game I love then and today. When I recently visited with him in Pontiac, I was able to share with him how I had become the chess coach at my daughters elementary school and that none of that may have happened had it not been for his impact on my life. My kids at school all know about "Doc" and all the adventures we had traveling all over the midwest and east coast playing in tournaments. He was also my High School Music instuctor heading up the Donovan Madrigals for several years. All of these memories have enriched my life Immeasurably. I would not have graduated from high school had it not been for his help and arm bending of the principal to allow me to take some extra courses to get all my credits I needed and then coming to the hospital to give me my constitution test after I fell ill my final weeks of school. And finally, he was an absolute direct influence on my spiritual growth which was his greatest gift to me. Because of this last thing I am happiest for I know I will see him again someday and I will be able to tell him again "I Love You Doc"
Brian Larson
April 30, 2010
"Doc"....My teacher in High School and always a friend in years after. Such a talented, and creative man. Gentle in nature and kind to all...to watch him play piano was it's own symphony that could go on tirelessly for hours. I know that you are welcome in your new home, and will be missed terribly here.
Brian Larson
Lori Boatman
April 30, 2010
We met Paul at ASTA Care, as he and my father were room-mates. He was a very nice man. We will keep you in our prayers. Mark, Lori, and Dena Boatman. (Pontiac, IL)
Rick and Marcia Toalson
April 29, 2010
Paul was a member of our family and until we moved to Houston, we spent every holiday together and ate very nearly every meal together for at least twenty-five years. We will miss him.
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