James Kent Clark

Celebration of Life
James Kent Clark
September 10, 1933 – January 31, 2024
We celebrate you, James Kent Clark, in all of your resilient strength, determination, gentleness, intelligence, adventuresome spirit, thoughtfulness, and all the ways you have touched so many lives.
He was a nationally recognized FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot having flown safely for 50 full years. He joined several of USA's Astronauts in receiving this high honor.
Kent Clark, 90, was born in Houston, Texas. He passed to greater glory in Corinth, Texas on January 31, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Rankin Clark of Corinth, son, Larry Clark and wife, Belynda of Emory; daughter, Lynn Clark Jantzen of Lake Kiowa; two granddaughters: Crystal Moczygemba and husband, Jason, of Emory and Kara Jantzen Clem and husband, C.J. of Gunter, six great-grandchildren: Madison, Lillian Jaymes, Josiah, and Elias Moczygemba and Callie and Jaxon Clem; sister-in-law, Dollye Richardson of Belton and two nephews and a niece, David Richardson and son, Charles Richardson of California; Cathy Richardson of Colorado and Charles Richardson and wife Abby, and son Addison Richardson, and daughter Sarina Lewis of Belton. Four step-sons and family: Dr. Todd Collins DVM and wife Rachelle, Ryan Collins and his wife Gina, Kevin Collins, and Sean Collins and wife Lindsey, as well as numerous step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Patsy Ruth Moss Clark; his mother, Edna Mae Daniel Clark and step-father, Theodore Clark, and brother, David Richardson, and father William Richardson.
Kent Clark had several successful careers: coaching, teaching, aviation, insurance entrepreneur as well as a leader in community and professional organizations.
Kent led 27 years of coaching, led 19 play-off teams. He was coach of the year in the Denton area in 1969 and 1971, Lewisville High School Coach. He also began the Athletic Program at Lake Dallas High School in 1967 and went on to become Athletic Director, Head Coach and Principal. As a businessman, he built Settlers Mall and Edmonds Center as well as starting from scratch building a multi-million-dollar insurance company including aviation insurance. His last entrepreneurial venture was the owner of Worldwide Express-WF, a logistics representative for business-to-business shipping.
He was a National Board Member and participant in the US Air Race for seven years. He first soloed in 1954 and was multiple rated.
Kent actively led the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, United Way, and Denton County Red Cross. He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School in 1952, Dallas; The University of Texas in Arlington in 1954; Bachelor of Science at University of North Texas in 1956; followed by a Master of Education in 1961 at UNT.
Weep Not for Me
written by Kent Clark, November 13, 2013
Weep not for me,
For I am
The rush of the dove's wings breaking the silence of gray dawn.
The dusting of snow on the high peaks in early Fall.
The bellow of the rushing Tayler River as it begins its journey.
The rush of an aircraft down the runway seeking flight.
The sunset that fills the windscreen with colors beyond description.
The shadow of my aircraft into the center of a glory, filling our world with rainbow mist.
Friday Night Lights.
The sun's rays penetrating the red and gold of the oaks forming patches of brilliance in the grass.
The gentle rains of Fall.
The bright star in the sky that you wish upon.
Weep not for me
For I
have not gone.