Photo courtesy of Wilson Funeral Home - Tampa
Apr 16, 1932 - Nov 9, 2018
To the Clark family we thank God for such a beautiful neighbor of many years may God bless you all.
Mrs.priscilla Montgomery and family.
November 16, 2018 | Tampa, FL | Neighbor
To the Clark family I thank God for such a beautiful person I will always remember mr.clark as tall man bar b que had a pleasure to work with him.
Dinah m. Jones
November 16, 2018 | Tampa, FL
Our families have been intertwined since the early 1960's living next door to each other and then across the street from each other. You were my mom's person to walk thru the door on New Year's Day (the tradition to have a male walk thru your house to bring joy in the year), and I've never forgotten that. You have known all parts of the extended family also inquiring, always providing support when needed and just being that all-time concerned neighbor across the street. You are now resting...
Lorrice (Litha) Jones
November 16, 2018 | San Antonio, TX | Neighbor
Family, remember that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Olga Williams Douglas
November 15, 2018 | Acquaintance
ISAIAH 43:2
When we go through deep waters, I will be with you. When we go through the rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up, the flames will not consume you.
GOD IS WITH YOU ALL!
LOVE & MUCH PRAYERS
Sheila Mays
November 15, 2018 | Tampa, FL | Friend
I will keep you all in my prayers. Kindly accept my deepest condolence. The VanHout Family
Elizabeth VanHout
November 15, 2018 | Tampa, FL | Friend
Youll are in my prayers during your loss...
BeLinda Buford
November 15, 2018 | Riverview, FL | Friend
When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of comfort. My condolences to the family.
November 13, 2018
Remembered By
Reco & Vickie Lewis
November 13, 2018 | Tampa, FL | Friend
Mr. Earnest Clark, Sr. of Tampa, Florida answered his Heavenly Call on Friday, November 9, 2018. The Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at
First Baptist Church of Progress Village, 8722 Progress Blvd, Tampa, FL. Dr. Sam Maxwell, Sr., Pastor, officiating. Interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery, Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Earnest Clark Sr. was born April 16, 1932, to the late Clarence and Bessie Clark in O’Brien, Florida. He accepted Christ at an early age. He joined The First Baptist Church of Progress Village in the early 1960’s, under the pastorate of Rev. B. T. Williams. He remained an active member until his health began to fail, having served in the Male Chorus, No. 2 Usher Board and Trustee Board.
Mr. Clark moved to Tampa, Florida at an early age. He later met and married Katherine Johnson in 1955. To this union, 3 children were born, Ernest, Keith, and Tanya.
Mr. Clark was employed as a long distance truck driver with Commercial Carrier and Motor Convoy until his retirement in 1984.
Mr. Clark owned and operated several businesses, The Golden Chick Chicken Shop, All Purpose Tire Shop and his first love; Tall Man Bar B Que, where he was known for the first mobile Bar B Que stand on wheels.
Mr. Clark leaves to cherish his loving memories with a loving and devoted wife and caregiver, Katherine Clark; 2 sons, Ernest Clark (Ramonda) of St Louis, MO, Keith Clark (Bongia) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 1 daughter, Tanya Perry (Eugene) of Valrico, FL; 6 grandchildren, Jarrett Boykin, Regina Perry, Arthur Jones, III, Keith Clark, II, Eugene J. Perry, Cameron Perry, and Brandon Clark; 5 great grandchildren; 3 goddaughters; 1 sister-in-law, Jacqueline Everett; a host of nieces, nephews and close family friends. Special recognition to the Everett, Marion, Johnson and Underwood families.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 with viewing from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Progress Village. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m.
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