William Clark Obituary
LAS VEGAS - William "Willie" Clark, 53, left us to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 9, 2007.
He was born Dec. 15, 1953, in Springfield, the son of Robert and Wanda Clark.
Willie is survived by his wife, Sherry; their five children, Rusty (Susie), Rob (Rachelle), Joe (Joanna), Heather (Trevor) Little and James (Courtney); nine dearly-loved grandchildren; his mother; brothers, Gary "Pete" (Karen) Clark, Darrin (Mitzie) Elliott; and sister, Candice (Eric) Woodruff.
Proudly serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1971 to 1979, he received an honorable discharge as staff sergeant while always remaining "loyal to the Corps." He truly believed "once a Marine, always a Marine."
Willie's education included a degree in industrial technology from Southern Illinois University and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Illinois.
Willie served the past two years as generation executive for Sierra Pacific Resources in Las Vegas, with responsibility for nine generation facilities throughout the state of Nevada, in addition to leading numerous support functions for the corporation.
For the family, friends and co-workers who knew Willie - as a husband, father, son, brother, friend, mentor and Marine - this was Willie's life. He left a huge footprint on this earth and a great legacy. Willie Clark was larger than life and he will be painfully missed; however we all rejoice that he is pain-free and walking with his Lord and Savior.
Funeral services will be at Palm Mortuary Northwest in Las Vegas at noon Saturday, June 16, 2007, with visitation on Friday, June 15, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Compassion International or MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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Dianne, Matt, Zach, Landon
June 22, 2007
Candy & Wanda - I didn't realize Willie had passed away til I saw the Carlinville paper last nite. I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting him once many many years ago when he first came back to this area. I know he will be very much missed by all of his surviving family and friends. If you need anything or there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Eric Van Winkle
June 21, 2007
I was a classmate of William's. I was glad he came to one of the class reunions. You have my deepest sympathy.
Eric Van Winkle
Cristene and Michael Dugan
June 19, 2007
Sherry and family- God Bless you all in this time of need. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and the family. Willie was a joy to be around and Mike will never forget the wonderful "bike" ride they took together = }His spirit lives on! Love- Cristene & Mike Dugan
Zelma Baker
June 18, 2007
Sherry, I was at your wedding...what a day! Remember the applause! After a hot pursuit by Willie, he finally caught you. So sorry to hear of his passing. So nice to know he enjoyed life fully. Take care and remember, "Time and love will see you by his side again".
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Rikki Brady
June 16, 2007
I am Nick Woodcock's mom - please know that all of you are in our prayers. To Trevor and Heather - I know that he is smiling upon his new grandson. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Rikki Brady
Chuck and JoAnn Buckner
June 16, 2007
Rusty and Susie, Rob and Rachelle, Joe and Joanna,
All of you and your family are in our prayers........you are all very special to the Buckners. To Wanda and Sylvia we send our love also........
In Christ Love, Chuck and JoAnn
Ned & Sylvia Newingham
June 15, 2007
When your heart is sad, fill it with the good memories you have, it'll get you through the dark hours that you will go through. Remember God is with you along with all your Christian family and friends. In Christ's love,
Danny Stayton
June 14, 2007
Hey Pete;
I'll leave it up to you to pass on all the messages & memories that your family & I have had in days gone bye.
I don't want to get real fixed up in things we did in the past, but one thing I will always remember is the Ag classes we had w/ Pete Cahill & the English classes w/ Ms. Reichmam! All of us (even Houser & Steve Hughes & Poco Rhule) had a good time while still trying learning a little something!!
When Willie tried to invent & build some sort of 4WD (in Ag class)contraption ,everybody laughed!! But Willie believed it would work, & it did, not well, but it did!!
God bless his expectations, I wish now I would have jumped on the welding table & learned a little from him!!
Candy, You know where we stand! If ya can survive any kinda life after the realm of the St. George, your a better person for it !!
Darren, I don't know ya that well, but keep on keeping on !!!
That's' all I've got to say for now!!
God Bless & if ya need anything, let me know!!!
Danny R Stayton
204 W Spruce St.
Gillespie IL.
62033-1615
(Next door to the Post Office)
Love Ya All!!!!!
BYE!
[email protected] /[email protected] Either One
Bye Willie!!!
Sandy Ruyle
June 14, 2007
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMATHIES
DON & SANDY RUYLE
June 14, 2007
Semper Fi - It is time for the "devil dog" to rest. Thank you for your contribution to the Corps
Lonnie Grote
June 14, 2007
I met Willie through work at Dynegy in Houston. He was liked by all that new him, and I enjoyed the time I was able to work with him.
Trudy Calcott-Fischer
June 14, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sam, Amy & Logan Bledsaw
June 14, 2007
We are members of the Northwest Christian Church family in Decatur. Unfortunately we joined the Church about the time Willie & Sherry moved to Houston so we never had the chance to get to know them in person. We have heard so many good things about the Clark family from our friends. We did get to know Heather when she came back to NWCC a few years ago.
It's so amazing....the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away....just as the Clark family says goodbye to one loved one, they welcome a new life....welcome Asher Raif Little, Willie's newest grandson. May the joy that Asher brings to the family help to ease the pain of loosing Willie.
Patti Hays
June 14, 2007
Sherry and Family:
I grew up with Willie in Standard City. We were classmates and good friends. I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray God lays His hands on you and gives you strength and comfort during this very difficult time. Knowing Willie is no longer in pain hopefully helps a little. The last time I talked to Willie which was several years ago when he was visiting in Carlinville he talked about his family and how proud he was of all of you. Again you have my deepest sympathy.
Pam
June 14, 2007
Dear Clark family members, I am Pam, Courtney's aunt here in Houston. It was a pleasure to meet Willie when she and James were married. I know from everything that I've heard, that he truely was a kind and loving man who will be deeply missed. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. With all our love, Pam, Garry, Garrett & Madison Lewandowski
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