Col. Allison Paul Clark III

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Colonel (Ret.) Allison Paul Clark III, United States Army Medical Service Corps, who departed this life on July 26, 2025, at the age of 71.
Born on April 1, 1954, to Allison Paul Clark Jr. and Joann Schlesinger Clark, Al spent his formative years overseas and graduated from Frankfurt American High School in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1972. He earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Mount St. Mary's University, and like his father before him, chose to serve his country in uniform.
In 1976, Al enlisted in the U.S. Army, beginning his career as a biomedical equipment repair technician at Kimbrough Army Community Hospital, Fort Meade, Maryland. While simultaneously pursuing a master's degree in Healthcare Administration, he earned a direct commission into the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps. This began a distinguished 33-year career in active-duty service to the nation.
Throughout his military career, Colonel Clark held key leadership and staff positions at:
Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska (where he met and married his beloved wife, Janet)
William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Washington, D.C.
The Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Fort Hood, Texas
30th Medical Brigade, Heidelberg, Germany
Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, Washington
Regional Medical Command – Europe, Heidelberg, Germany
His final assignment was serving with distinction as Chief of Military Human Resources at Headquarters, U.S. Army Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Colonel Clark deployed in support of operations in Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq. His leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to soldiers and mission alike were hallmarks of his service.
Following his retirement in 2011, Colonel Clark continued to embody Army values in all aspects of his life. He was a man of deep faith, a devout Catholic whose spiritual life provided him with great strength and peace. He remained active in his parish and lived in accordance with the principles he held dear.
Outside of uniform, Al found joy in life's simple pleasures-golfing, hunting, traveling across Europe, and spending time with his grandchildren. He particularly enjoyed quiet mornings feeding ducks on the golf course pond and relaxing with his dogs, Buster and Yoda.
Al was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Clark. He is survived by his five children-Emily, Kelly, Debra, Paul, and Hannah-and by six grandchildren: Savannah, Arianna, Sophia, Adeline, Bradley, and Bruce. He was a proud father, a loving grandfather, a steadfast partner to his wife, and a soldier who lived by duty, honor, and service.
In his own words:
"Please do not be sad for me. You know well that I had a good life. Goodbye for now."
Rest easy, Colonel. Your mission is complete.
Duty. Honor. Country.
For those who wish to send flowers, cards, or other mementos, they may be delivered to Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home, 1265 Main Street, Boerne, Texas 78006, prior to August 14th. To honor Colonel Clark's legacy of service, the family also invites you to consider making a donation to a veterans' support organization of your choice.