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William Granville "Billy" Clark Jr.

1951 - 2020

BORN

1951

DIED

2020

William Clark Obituary

69, of Versailles, died Fri., Nov. 6, 2020 at the Ivy Woods Center in Cincinnati. He was born in Woodford County on September 22, 1951 to the late William Sr. and Lily May MacLemore Clark. Col. Clark was a member of the Kentucky National Guard and a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. Awards include Bronze Star Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Government of Kuwait. Billy was a 1974 graduate of Transylvania University with a Bachelor of Arts and received his Master's Degree in Education Administration from the University of Kentucky in 2001. Col. Clark is survived by two sons, William Granville Clark III (Susan) of Mt. Sterling and Edward Clay Clark (Dennis Stutsman) of Lexington; seven grandchildren Anna Clay Clark, Merit Clark, Sarah Clark, Lulu Clark, Ian Clark, Catherine Clark and Rosie Clark; two sisters, Sarah Clark Blair (Stewart) of Bristol, TN and Mary Clark McBurney (Gene) of Roanoke, VA; one brother, Patrick Calhoun Clark (Cathy) of Camden, SC. Private family service.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Nov. 8, 2020.

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Teresa Marshall

December 9, 2020

Col Clark was an extraordinary person. He was a mentor to me and a great friend. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

linda long duty

November 14, 2020

May you rest in peace..another American hero..thank you for your service.. and all the fun at Transy..those memories are always in our hearts..may GOD wrap your family in HIS arms..HeE already has you

David “Bear” Marthey

November 14, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother William Granville Clark. I wish to convey my deepest sympathy to Billy’s family and friends.

Linda Williams Deppen

November 9, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

John Stephens

November 9, 2020

I'm a better man for knowing him. Great Commander and an even better friend. Keep your powder dry Sir.

Scott Aldridge

November 9, 2020

I had the pleasure of meeting Colonel Clark On several occasions while serving in the Kentucky National Guard. Colonel Clark was a fine Officer. Cheers !

Ronnie Brooks

November 8, 2020

sorry for your passing you were allways a good friend to everyone who you met your family wil always be remembered thanks for the wonderful memories growing up in MIDWAY you will be missed

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