Tommy Clark Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tommy Earl Clark, who passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025 at his residence. He was 81.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Brenda Abshire Clark of Kaplan; three children, David Clark of Dallas, TX, Cindy Beets of Kilgore, TX, and Micheal Clark (Dawn) of St. Louis, MO; five grandchildren, Danny Beets (Britnee), Racheal Gallant (Mike), Hayden Clark (Kia), Alex Clark, and Mason Clark; five great grandchildren, Emerysn and Ellie Beets and Thomas, Dani Grace, and Sarah Kate Gallant; and one great-great grandson, Micheal Anakin Clark.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Franklin Clark and the former Ruby Agnes Barnes; one brother, Larry Clark; and one sister, Norma Fanning.
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