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1951
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2024
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Donnie Clark Obituary
Donnie "Rooster" Clark, 72, a resident of Greensboro passed away at his home on Tuesday May 21, 2024. He was born September 18, 1951 in Greensboro, the son of Samuel Glenn and Helen Louise Stanley Clark.
Donnie graduated from Ben L. Smith High School. Growing up he loved playing baseball and worked most of his life with ASK Elevator Service where he was a highly regarded elevator mechanic. He cared deeply for his family, especially the beach trips together. He loved playing golf and was a Duke Blue Devil supporter. He was the self-proclaimed "Mayor of his neighborhood".
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Bobbie Clark Smith.
Surviving are his wife, Deborah "Debbie" Clark; his daughter, Shelly Clark Clemons and husband Scott Clemons of Randleman; his brother, Randy Clark and wife Paulette Clark of Pleasant Garden; his two grandchildren, Trevor and Hayven Clemons of Randleman; nephew Jeff Smith and wife Tracy of Greensboro; and niece Cindi Smith of Greensboro.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday May 25, 2024 at the Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home Sedgefield Chapel conducted by Jeff Webster. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home the day of the service from 1 p.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AuthoraCare Collective 2500 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405.
Online condolences can be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com.
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Cathy Brady Cichowski
May 28, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Rooster's passing. He was definitely a classmate that will never be forgotten. Lifting prayers for comfort and peace for his wife, daughter and family, and brother, Randy. Two great guys I'll always remember.
Wenda LeClair Arnold
May 23, 2024
Praying for his family. I went to school with Rooster. He always had a smile on his face. He will surely be missed.
Debra Clark Hill
May 23, 2024
Praying for Donald Clark's family!! What a special kind and caring classmate!
Ralph Evans
May 23, 2024
Another schoolmate gone. Good bye Rooster.
Ralph Evans
Judy Herndon Morgan
May 23, 2024
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I went to school with "Rooster". He was very friendly and always had a smile. Praying for comfort for his family.
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Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home & Guilford Memorial Park - Sedgefield Chapel6000 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
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