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LIMA — Joseph W. Clark, passed from this life to the next one on Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born September 1, 1941, to Joseph C. Clark and Ruth H. (King) Clark in a bedroom at his grandparent's home on McDonel St. in Lima, Ohio.
Joe graduated from Lima Senior High School, having played basketball, baseball, and football. He attended Central State University on a football scholarship and played softball for a number of years on the storied Steele's softball team, where he was known as "Joe Nasty" due to his competitive spirit. In 2020 he was inducted into Lima City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame.
Joe was previously married to Stella Clark with whom he had 3 daughters: Cheryl Laidlaw, Susan Coleman, and Jana (Lance) Wheeler. For the past 28 years he was married to Shelby Golden and helped raise her 2 children, Erik Golden and Tracee Golden Lyons. Joe and Shelby had 7 grandchildren: Ryan Nathan, Joshua Coleman, Jonathan Andrews, Ian Hasting, Jordan Laidlaw, Alexa Lyons, and J'anah Barnett, and 4 great grandchildren. He was also survived by his sister-in-law Sylvia (Daniel) Otten, and his brothers-in-law, Randy (Maria) Shaw, and Anthony Shaw.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Richard Whetsel, his granddaughter Courtney Coleman, and his sister-law; Sheila Stayner.
Joe worked at George Diller Insurance for 20 years and had previously served as the director of the Lima Allen County Community Action Commission. He loved the holidays and always made them special for everyone. He loved having friends and family over, saying that everyone was welcome for the holidays, no matter what and always kept extra gifts at Christmas so no one would be left out. He loved photography, being outdoors, gardening, feeding the birds, taking care of his goldfish and koi, and driving the backroads.
He had the most wonderful laugh and was kind and generous, a true gentleman. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
Visitation Services will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc.
Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Clark
Bobby Carter
November 4, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pam Fox
October 16, 2021
To all the family, you have amazing memories of an awesome father and grandfather to cherish. Much love.
John and Carol Burden and Missy and Shelly (Cook)
October 16, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Leslie Morris
October 14, 2021
Prayers and sympathy to the family
Helen Hawk
October 14, 2021
Susan and family, you have my deepest sympathy.
Tracey Timmons
October 13, 2021
I´m so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and love.
Glen Eley
October 13, 2021
My friend, my teammate , my brother. I am deeply saddened by your passing.
Joe and Kaye Dilworth
October 12, 2021
We are sending our love and prayers!
Jacqueline &KATHLEEN Evans
October 12, 2021
Sending our love and condolences to u Susan and family. Praying for the family...
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