Bruce Clark Obituary
Bruce Hayden Clark passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the age of 69, at his home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky but was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School class of 1974 in Baton Rouge.
He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas H. Clark and Dorothy Wells Clark; his sister Patricia C. Tatum; a daughter Erica Wells Clark and a grandson Tristen Clark. He is survived by his son Cole Hayden Clark of Baton Rouge; a sister Twila Clark Dry (Larry) of Mt. Juliet, TN, nieces Tara Dry (Max Gravel) of Savannah, GA ; Tracy D. Kane (Jeremy) of Sandy, UT; and Lisa D. Harlow (Steve) of Mt Juliet, TN; a nephew Taylor Clark Tatum; and 5 great-nieces and a great-nephew.
He was a charter member of Louisiana Chapter of the National Corvette Restorers Society. He was owner of Dreamworks Restorations and restored classic corvettes and other automobiles. He was awarded the Top Flight Award in 2000 by Arkus-Duntov for excellence in the Restoration and Preservation of a 1973 Corvette. The family of Bruce would like to invite all who knew and loved his to join them as we commemorate his life.
A visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. in Baton Rouge, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 12:30 PM until funeral services are held at 2:30 PM, with graveside services to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Arthritis Foundation, in Bruce’s name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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