Paul Thomas Clark

Paul Thomas Clark obituary

Paul Thomas Clark

Paul Clark Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mclaughlin & Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Paul Thomas Clark, 89, of Millboro, Virginia passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Alleghany Health and Rehab, in Clifton Forge, Virginia.

He was born on September 4, 1936, in Bath County, Virginia, the son of the late William Grady Clark and Alice Genevieve Brinkley Clark. He was married to the late Nancy Louise Arbogast Clark, his wife of 62 years who preceded him in death on March 3, 2020.

Mr. Clark worked as a heavy equipment operator for many businesses, including at the Bath County Pump Storage Station. He loved fishing, hunting and enjoyed going to auctions.

He is survived by 4 children, Donna Kay Howard of Deerfield, Virginia, Carl Thomas Clark & wife Tina, Mark Wayne Clark & wife Wanda, and Joseph Clark & Belinda all of Millboro; 5 grandchildren, Lance Howard & Melissa, Aaron Howard, Crystina Killingsworth & husband Richard, Ben Ford, Christopher Clark & Shy; 2 great grandchildren, Sophia Ford and Noah Killingsworth; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, William Edward Clark and Wilson Gray Clark; and 2 sisters, Blanche Madison and Wilma Shuey.

At this time, there will be no services.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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