John Michael McNeir-Clark

John Michael McNeir-Clark obituary, Canton, NC

John Michael McNeir-Clark

John McNeir-Clark Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crawford / Ray Funeral Home on Oct. 16, 2024.
J. Michael McNeir-Clark has left this world to go to another. He was born in Morristown, TN, on September 2, 1953, to the late John Edward Clark and the late Betty Monroe.
He was a husband and dog lover. He was a teacher, theologian and a writer of ten books and many periodicals. Michael graduated from Emory University with a double Masters Degree. He was almost ordained in the Methodist Church and was in many associations, such as the American Academy and many more. Michael was a very proud gay man and a long-term HIV survivor. He was a fierce lover of life and the natural world.
Michael is survived by his husband, Bob McNeir-Clark; his 5 dogs; his sister and brother-in-law, Patty and David Shaw; his brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Teresa Clark and a cousin, Beth Sells.
He is to be cremated and his ashes to be placed with Bob. A memorial service will be held a later date.
Michael will be missed by Bob and many others.
Crawford / Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service is honored to be caring for the McNeir-Clark family.

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1 North Main St. 7 North Main St., Canton, NC 28716

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