C. Wesley Clark Jr.

C. Wesley Clark Jr.

October 8, 2024

Knightdale, North Carolina - Clyde Wesley Clark, Jr. (Wesley), aged 65, passed away peacefully at Transitions Hospice on Tuesday, October 8 after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife Esther Myers Clark of Knightdale, their child Aspen (Erin) Clark and wife Robin Uhl of Raleigh, as well as extended family, friends and loved ones. Wesley is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde W. Clark Sr. and Nadean Clark, and sister Patricia (Patsy) Clark of Greensboro, NC.

Wesley was an beloved Student Body President of Southeast Guilford High. He was awarded the Angier B. Duke Scholar and graduated from Duke University in 1986. Wesley was active in the school choir, and various church choirs through the years. He loved music, history and genealogy.

Wesley held numerous positions in Helms for Senate, Reagan for President and many other campaigns including his NC House campaign.

After graduating, became a Congressional Liaison for the Federal Trade Commission in the Reagan Administration.

He served as an Ombudsman for the Guilford County Commissioners, and Friends of the Court office for Guilford County. Wesley served as Vice Chairman of the Guilford County Republican Party and served as a 6th District Presidential Elector.

He held several positions with the N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety in the Governor's Crime Commission, most notably as a Community Justice Planner assistine Community Watch, Crime Stoppers, Scholastic Crime Stoppers programs, and other crime prevention programs.

The NC Crime Stoppers awarded Wesley a lifetime board membership in 2021 along with naming their State Board Member of the Year Award the "Wesley Clark Award".

The family would like to thank Transitions Hospice, Synergy HomeCare, Zebulon Rehab and Duke Hospital for their dedication and care for Wesley during these last few months of his life.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Edenton United Methodist Church, 228 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh NC on October 17 at 2:00 with visitation following the service.

Memorials may be made to Transitions Lifecare, Samaritans Purse, and Meals on Wheels of Wake County.