Richmond, Virginia
CLARK, David Franklin, 61, of Richmond, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 12, 2012, after a brief illness. A lifelong Richmond resident, he was preceded in death by his son, Clinton Duke Clark. He is survived by his mother, Geraldine Smith Kinton of Richmond, Va.; sisters, Deborah Busch of Flint, Mich., Donna Byrd of Richmond, Va., and Dana Capps of Edenton, N.C., (and her husband and David's friend, Michael); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his friend and companion of many years, Liz Bernhard, for whom David's family would like to express their gratitude for her loving care and devotion in the last months of his life. At the time of his death, David was employed by Virginia Commonwealth University. He will long be remembered for his love of music, chess, baseball and his beloved dog, Chong. At David's request, family and friends will celebrate his life privately in the fall in accordance with his wishes. May he play ball eternally in his own field of dreams.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Dave had a dry sense of humor that I found to be hilarious- We here at VCU(Carpenter Shop & Grounds)have been missing him since he left us- My prayers go out to the family- I just lost my dad 8/3/2012 so I know what you all are going through- We will miss Dave a great deal-
Bobbi Jackson-Henley
August 20, 2012
My sincere sympathies to David's family and friends. He will surely be missed.
I have known David and called him my friend for nearly fifty years. I met him as a child through his friend, Willie Collins and my older sister, Linda. He loved teasing me when I was a little girl. David never changed, he was always so kind to me and my family, I loved singing along while he played Beatles tunes on his guitar. Later, we both worked for VCU where he was way over qualified for the job, David...
Sandra Elliott Doak
August 17, 2012 | Glen Allen, VA
Jerry and family, John and I are so sorry to hear of Davids Passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Abernathy
August 17, 2012 | Chesterfield, VA
I are so sorry for your loss. David was a dear friend and such a special guy. I will always remember him with his guitar in his hand and a smile on his face. I am thankful that I got to know David and will miss him greatly.
Shirley Allen
August 17, 2012 | Powhatan, VA
I am the daughter of Jim whom worked side by side with David. My dad thought very highly of David and guarded him as a very close friend. I also work with Liz, David's companion. We are grieving with you and are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Taylor and James Hinkle
August 17, 2012
My Dearest Mrs. Kinton,
I saw Mr. Kinton today and was so saddened to hear of your son's passing. I can not imagine your pain and sorrow, my heart is breaking that you are going through another loss of life. Please know we at Dr. Felton's office are thinking of you and hoping God's grace will wrap its arms around you like a warm hug.
The Staff of Dr. Walter D. Felton, DDS
Sheila Walters
August 16, 2012 | Chester, VA
Donna & Family: I am so sorry to hear the news. David was an upper classman that I looked up to at GW as we were one of Susce's kids... . In 1969 he was our ACE pitcher going 6-3 with an ERA 1.42... I was thrilled to play behind him in the infield at GW for two years as we knew David would battle each batter that he face. I was lucky to follow in his and others footsteps to Manatee, I was in Bradenton this week when I heared the news and ventured by the ball field that David pitched on and...
Doug Daniel
August 16, 2012 | Parkland, FL
Gerry and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of David. Uncle Everett would tell me stories about his great baseball abilites. My thoughts and prayers to all. Kirt Lattanze
August 16, 2012
sorry to here about your lost.v.c.u physical plant shop 950.
william conner
August 16, 2012 | Richmond, VA
