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WILEY RICHARD, 72
Hawthorne - Mr. Wiley Richard Clark, age 72, of Hawthorne passed away from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident Sunday, June 22, 2014. Mr. Clark was born in Deland, February 13, 1942, to the late Wiley and Carrie (Oglesby) Clark and was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church in Leesburg. He moved to Hawthorne two years ago from Keystone Heights where he had been a longtime resident. Mr. Clark was the Chief Investigator for the State Attorney's office in Gainesville before his retirement 16 years ago. He loved working on his boat, listening to country music and working with livestock. Most of all, Mr. Clark enjoyed being a wonderful husband and father.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Bonnie Louise (Griggs); four wonderful children and their spouses, Terri Elizabeth O'Donnell (Thom) of Jacksonville, James "Jimmy" Richard Clark of Daytona, Billie Sue Durden (Lavant) of Swainsboro, GA and Jennifer Lynn McClellan (Jeffrey) of Lawtey; three siblings and their spouses, Edward Clark (Sherri) of Melbourne, Robert Clark (Barbara) of Gainesville, and Anna Defoe (James) of Tacoma, WA. Also left behind are his five precious grandchildren, Michael, Heather, Mitchell, Rylee and Cole, along with four great grandchildren. His first wife and the mother of his children, Judith "Judy" Ann Clark preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends in the Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home Chapel, Keystone Heights on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, from 5-7p.m. Funeral services will be 2:00p.m., Thursday, June 26, 2014, in the First Baptist Church, Keystone Heights, with Reverend Daniel Findley officiating. Interment will follow at Keystone Heights Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to The Salvation Army. Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Drive, Keystone Heights, FL 32656.
(352) 473-3176.
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David Aderholt
June 19, 2024
He taught me so much in my professional life as a Law Enforcement Officer and was a great friend.
Shirley Manes Works
March 3, 2015
Phillip Tarver and Shirley Manes Works, former classmates of Richard. We are sorry for your loss. Sorry also that we are just finding this sad news.
Margaret Stack
July 3, 2014
Dear Bonnie, I was saddened and shocked to learn of Wiley's death. John T. told me but it was after the funeral or I would have been there.
Wiley was one of my favorite people at the SA Office. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Margaret
Ken and Donna Overstreet
June 30, 2014
Bonnie: We are sorry for your tragic loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Wiley was a wonderful man and a great law enforcement officer.
Andy Olivenbaum
June 27, 2014
Bonnie,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andy Olivenbaum
Rachel Keener
June 27, 2014
Bonnie,
We just heard of Wiley's passing. So very sorry this tragedy has happened. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Mama also sends her condolences to you via this message.
Tim and Doris Henning
June 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My Grandfather was killed this same way so know how you are all feeling. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
June 26, 2014
Dear Bonnie, We are so sorry. You are in our prayers.
Love, Dan and Diana Word
Scott Word
Jeffrey Leukel
June 26, 2014
Wiley was a great person to know both professionally and personally. I could always count on him for both staright talk and kind words. His loss is a blow to all of us who knew and loved him. Bonnie, please know your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. God Bless.
David & Penny Aderholt
June 25, 2014
Our deepest sympathies go out the the Clark family at this time of your loss.
mACHELLE sCOTT
June 25, 2014
Dear Family, So sorry for your loss. May the Lord Bless you and comfort you.Wonderful memories there is. Machelle Scott and Family. (rob's sis)
June 25, 2014
Dear Bonnie and family, god Bless you through your sorrow. We all loved you and Wiley. He will be missed. Love and Peace to you all. Frances Johnson
June 25, 2014
Dear Bonnie and Family, my prayers are with you.
Blessings to you all, Janet Lowery ( formerly from Melrose Cafe )
Cliftine Fortin
June 25, 2014
Dear Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. Cliftine Fortin
Mike & Patricia Lentz
June 25, 2014
We are friends with Bill & PJ in TN and wanted to send our sympathy for your loss. Praying that your memories will bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
June 25, 2014
Dear Bonnie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Ann & Charlie Vodanovich
June 25, 2014
Dear Bonnie,
So sorry for your tragic loss. Unfortunately we out of town with granddaughter and cannot attend the service, but please know you are in our prayers.
Vicki & Ken Teal
Eric & Wendy Hartford
June 25, 2014
Many blessings to you all. Uncle Richard was an honorable man. Praise God for memories to hold near and dear and keep him alive in each and every one of us.
Jerry Hines
June 25, 2014
Dear Bonnie my thoughts and prayers are with you - I am so sorry for your loss.
Dave and Judy Osterholt
June 25, 2014
Dear Bonnie, please accept our deepest sympathies and know that our hearts and prayers are with you.
Ed & Sherry Clark 3210 N US#1
June 25, 2014
So glad we've seen you lately.
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