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Vernon Franklin Clark
Richmond - Vernon Franklin Clark, age 100, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule.
Born August 2, 1918, in Richmond, Indiana, to Rena and Mary Jane Berry Clark, Vernon was a life-long resident of this community. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. Vernon retired from the U.S. Army after 28 years of service, achieving the rank of CPT. He formerly worked at Gray Sales in Connersville, Indiana, and as a broker and school teacher. Vernon was a member of American Legion Harry Ray Post #65 and VFW Kirk-Little Post 1108 and formerly volunteered at the Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau. He enjoyed working on cars.
Survivors include his daughters, Pat Eicher of Centerville, Indiana, and Marilyn (Robert Gates) Smith and Pam (Bernard) Jordan, both of Richmond; son, Steve Clark of Richmond; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends, including special friend, Eileen Kern of Greens Fork, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Margot Harwood Fisch Clark, who died February 15, 2000; parents; and brothers, Homer and Gene "Mel" Clark.
Memorial visitation for Vernon Franklin Clark will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Mills Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, Centerville. Memorial service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Mills Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Wall officiating. Entombment will be in the Earlham Memorial Mausoleum with military honors provided by the Wayne County Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to: VFW Kirk-Little Post 1108, 213 S. 8th Street, Richmond, IN 47374.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
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Vernon Clark was a wonderful man. I met him as a Insurence salesman. We stayed in touch for most of our years. Till the last 12 years where we were busy in two different places. RIP my dear friend.
Clarence & Joyce Titus
Friend
March 8, 2020
Vernon was a long time friend of mine. So sorry to hear of his passing. To me he was a great friend.
Clarence Titus
February 26, 2020
Sorry for your loss Steve. Prayers for you and family.
Ernie Barnard
March 14, 2019
Mr Clark walked by my house every day when he lived in Lynn, I always loved talking to him. Such a wonderful man. My thoughts are with you Steve and your whole family.
Hope Parrett
March 14, 2019
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