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Alfred Clark Obituary
Virginia Beach - Alfred (Al) Ray Clark passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 23, 2015 due to complications stemming from a heart condition. Born in Crockett, Texas, Al was the beloved stepson of Gerald Plachy and the son of the late Jimmie Sue Mosier Plachy, and the son of Robert "Bob" Clark.
Al was a highly decorated Navy SEAL and marksman, co-founder of Blackwater Training Center, and several other successful companies and most recently, Al developed Colonial Tactical Training in a collaborative partnership with Colonial Shooting Academy. Al deeply valued his son Duncan and his business associate Skyler Thomas as integral forces that would ensure his important business legacy will live on and thrive. Al was also a major in?uence in the ?rearms and professional ?rearms training industry. Although a man of many accomplishments in and out of the military, Al's most treasured role was that of a loving husband and father.
Al is survived by his wife, Valerie (Val) Elaine, his daughters Madison Elaine and Cameron Michelle, his son Duncan Alexander - all of Virginia Beach; his sisters Jeanne Webb of St. Angelo, Texas and Judy Crain of Kemp, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Al will be held on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 2002 Laskin Road in Virginia Beach. A gathering at the family home will be held directly after the service.
In lieu of ?owers, anyone wishing to make a memorial donation to the family may do so at gofundme.com. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hdoliver.com.
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Jamie Smith
May 22, 2025
Remembering Al today.
Mentor, friend.
Think about him a lot. Great guy.
Jen
February 26, 2025
You are remembered :) love to your family.
Jamie Smith
May 22, 2024
A good man. An excellent operator / instructor. I enjoyed working with Al.
Jen Hobbs
May 22, 2022
You will never be forgotten
Jamie Smith
May 22, 2022
Never forgotten brother.
Jen Hobbs
May 22, 2021
Ok so my Brothers friend and my major crush, I loved watching you play the drums in High School- eventually, you became another older Brother telling my Dad things I was doing wrong and catching me with Boys and skipping school. I miss those days- and Stephanie too! She was like an older Sister. Cherished Memories- not forgotten.
Jamie Smith
May 22, 2021
Never forgotten.
Jamie Smith
May 22, 2020
Its been fives years since Als passing. He was a good friend, mentor and he wont be forgotten.
May 23, 2019
Never forgotten. Love to all of your family.
Jennifer Hobbs
Jamie Smith
May 22, 2019
Tomorrow is the anniversary of Al's passing. Just wanted to recognize him and his friendship. Continued prayers for the Clark family.
Rosemary Wilkie LeFlore
November 5, 2018
Alfred was one of my students at Kaufman High School in 1977 when he was a sophomore, I believe. He was a remarkable young man, friendly, helpful, responsible, with goals and ambitions that few young men his age had. I knew he would have great success in his life. Kaufman High School just inducted three people in the sports hall of fame. I am going to nominate him for next year's hall of fame induction for posthumous recognition. I think Alfred played football one year, but I don't know whether he played two years, which is a requirement. He really deserves the recognition from his school. If this message gets to his surviving family members, please contact me so that I might fill out the forms for his nomination. I know he has been recognized for his accomplishments in the SEALS, but I would like to have him remembered here. When I taught Alfred, I knew his mother and my name was Rosemary Wilkie. My husband died in 1979, and I married Jack LeFlore in 1983. My address is 8348 Fm 2860, Kaufman, Texas 75142. My email is [email protected]. I didn't know until recently that he and his mother had died. I am so sorry that has happened.
February 9, 2017
So many warm summer nights, you & Jon & Stephanie, laid on the boat dock at our ranch and dreamed of your futures. You and Jon crawled in your camouflage outfits to the dining room window and scared the daylights out of me! Out of all the local young men who tried to become Navy Seals, you were the only one to achieve that.
I was so proud of you!
Stephanie died at age 50, just two years after you, and I know that you two are friends again where you are now. She cried for days after you died, because you were so special to her.
You and Jon had difficult times growing up, but you never let that affect your attitude.
Alfred, you were so special and so caring. I am proud to have known you.
Barbara Sherrill Jones
June 3, 2015
Val, sending love to you and family at this sad time. Linda Williams
June 1, 2015
Val, I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. No words can express your loss. My late husband, Richard worked with Al on the opening of C2 Shooting Range in Pungo. Praying God's comfort for you and family. Patti Jarrett
Bruce Hardy
June 1, 2015
I hadn't had contact with Al since my days at FOUR, but always respected him as a great Team Guy and a phenomenal shooter. I echo the many thoughts and prayers written here and offer my deepest regrets at his passing. He will be missed.
Jennifer Hobbs
May 30, 2015
Love you Alfred... Had a blast growing up with you and Jon and Dean. Never will say goodbye just see you later..love to Valerie and your beautiful children. Jennifer
Janett Schkade
May 29, 2015
you have my prayer andso sorry he was aloved person May you and the children kow that it is a great loss of such a beloved one, May god bless you and the family in days to follow .Praying for your loss.He was adear friend of my son Greg in earlier years God Bless you with love. Janett Schkade,Greg Schkade, Clay Schkade,.Wayne Schkade
May 28, 2015
My deepest condolences. During the coming days and months, may the promise at Isaiah 35:5,6 give you comfort and hope.
Jamie Smith
May 28, 2015
Al was a good man who will be missed by many. We spoke often over the last ten years and, following Blackwater, had many projects together. He will be missed and our prayers are with Val and the children.
May 28, 2015
Oh Val, I am so sorry to hear about Al. Please know that you and the children are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will not be able to attend the service but know that I hold you in my heart.
Love,
Susan and Harry Fentress
Jamie Smith
May 28, 2015
Al was a good friend who will be missed. Following our time at Blackwater, we spoke often about projects, the book and his family. He will be missed. Our prayers go out for Val and the children.
Al training the Marines
Dale McClellan
May 28, 2015
Although I had not spoken with Al in some time; he was a Teammate, mentor, my business partner and my best friend for many years. He was one of the best firearms instructors I ever knew. He will be missed by many. My deepest sympathies to the entire Clark family, especially his children.
Vickie Eitson
May 28, 2015
Please call Bob Clark at 940-585-1671
kellie kelley
May 28, 2015
so very sorry for his loss, what a wonderful , kind person,, he;s going ot be missed by all
Doug and Beckie Norway
May 28, 2015
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Al's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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