John Clark Obituary
John V. Clark, 59, of Wilmore, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, on August 9, 1965, to the late Thomas Jefferson Clark and Tulsa Angeline Peters Clark. John was an accomplished painter, having spent many years painting houses and businesses with incredible precision. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Thomas Jefferson Clark II; daughter, Ashley Renee Clark; brothers, Tom Clark, Sam Clark (Charlene), Stephen Clark, and Chris Clark; sisters, Bertie Frances Clark Poore, Weslea Clark Gaskins, and Janice Puckett (Jimmy); as well as grandchildren, Rilynn Garcia, Daylee Clark, and Camden Peek. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Monday, May 5, at Betts & West Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to go directly to Betts & West to help offset funeral costs. An online guestbook is available at www.BettsAndWestFuneralHome.com
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