McGinnis Clark

McGINNIS (Mac) CLARK loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away January 5, 2007 at the age of 85 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Rockdale, Texas to the late James and Jewell (Carver) Clark. He attended Rockdale High School and went on to receive a Bachelor's degree from Rice Institute (now Rice University). He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps as a fighter pilot in the Pacific Theater during World War II. McGinnis was the owner and president of Hardwood Lumber Co. from which he retired in 1986, he was a coach in Timbergrove little league and a longtime member of Baptist Temple where he taught Sunday school. McGinnis was preceded in death by his three brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Bettie; daughter Bettie (Mia) Nyschens & husband Craig; sons, Wayne Clark, Robert Clark, Paul Clark & wife Judy; grandchildren James Simmons, Alan Simmons, Nikolai Nyschens, Micah Nyschens; sisters Edna Timmerman & husband Albert, Ethel Guthrie & husband Allan; sisters-in-law Margie Clark, June Clark; numerous nieces & nephews and a host of friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at Baptist Temple, 230 W. 20th St., with Pastor Kelly Burkhart and Dr. Roy E. Ladd officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Star of Hope Mission, the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.