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Donald "Donnie" Ralph Clark
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Donald "Donnie" Clark Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Sonya Noel. His children, Sherie Sexton Belflower (Tommy), Tammy Clark Lowe (Chad), Duane Clark (Debbie Perry) and Gary Clark.
Also his sister, Sandra Clark Rawls (Duane) and former wife, Candace Wilgus Clark. Donnie was also the proud grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Clark, former Manatee County Commissioner and Edna (Johnson) Clark.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-4 on Sat, 6/21, at the Manatee County Fairgrounds "Veteran Hall" located at 1402 14th Ave W, Palmetto. A fellowship of family and friends will follow from 4-6 so please bring your fav dish/dessert.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice and/or the Alzheimer's Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
SANDRA NORSKOV LAHAY
July 5, 2025
was so sorry to hear of your passing. remember the card playing nites, and how "one. person" would stuff the paper money inside her blouse. your dad and mine were lifelong friends, as was my mother and yours. we had the most fun with Ralph and Edna on the lake. never let me forget the time I jumped off the boat and my suit got caught on the davits. what an embarrassment for a teenage girl!!! rest in peace, you earned it. it was a privilege to know you and yours. SANDRA NORSKOV LAHAY.
Cissy McMillan
June 6, 2025
Oh what a beautiful man to leave this earth. This is Cissy, Dickie McMillan's other half. He left us on April 20, 2024. We all were good friends especially when Donnie came to the farm to bend Dickies ear on farming. They will all be so missed. Love and Peace to Donnie and his family.
Debbie Sly
June 2, 2025
Ali Davidson
June 2, 2025
What a pleasure to have known you Donnie. You always bright a smile to me face.
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luther gore
June 1, 2025
donnie was a very good man. and a very good friend.
Mike Dunlap
June 1, 2025
One of the nicest, and one of the funniest men I ever met. I will miss our talks dearly. Rip Donnie
Bill Terry
June 1, 2025
Donnie was "one of a kind". Remember him as rodeo clown, always pulling pranks, his pet bull. Our parents were card playing friends.
Praying for the entire family.
Bill Terry
Jessica Elliott
May 31, 2025
I met you through your mom. Mrs.Edna. You were so kind. Prayers to your whole family
Mary Alyce Floyd
May 31, 2025
I have known Donnie since Jr high, he was one of a kind and a great dancer. He was funny and kind person, he will be missed. RIP and prayers and peace to family.
Cheryl Suggs
May 31, 2025
Donnie was definitely one of a kind and he surely will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Clark family.
Manatee High School Alumni Association
May 31, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the family, classmates, and friends of our Manatee High School Class of 1959 Alumnus.
Manatee High School Alumni Association
www.manateehighalumni.com
Ada Tolar
May 31, 2025
What can be said about Donnie that everybody doesn´t already know. I´ve known Donnie from my first marriage to Tom Harrell when he worked for Donnie, to my second marriage to Jack Tolar, especially when he was married to my dear friend Cande. We´ve had lots of experiences lots of fun lots of memories. My love thoughts and prayers to all of the Clark family love, Ada.
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