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Christopher Clark Obituary

Christopher Chris Arnold Clark - RINCON - Christopher Chris Arnold Clark, 62, formerly of Rincon, Georgia, died Monday evening, February 10, 2014, at Candler Hospital. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he was a son of Gilda Jean Buckley Clark and the late Jack Arnold Clark. Chris was of the Christian faith. He was a graduate of Hoover High School in Des Moines. He and his family built 54 nursing homes in Iowa, Missouri and Florida. Chris was a founder and former owner of the Savannah and Brunswick Harley Davidson dealerships and the Harley Davidson Store on River Street in Savannah. He was a former owner of Spider Aviation which imported L-39 jets from Czechoslovakia. Chris was the Formula Atlantic Rookie of the Year and point leader at the Lime Rock Track in Lakeville, Connecticut. He was an avid sports enthusiast who loved driving race cars, boats and flying jets in air shows. Chris also loved riding horses in shows and raising and breeding cutting horses. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Marty Blake M. C. Clark. Surviving are four children, Michael Clark and his wife, Stella, of Phoenix, Arizona, Chelsie Clark of Bluffton, South Carolina, Maxie Clark of North Branch, Minnesota, and Jack Austin Clark of Aiken, South Carolina; his mother, Gilda Jean Buckley Clark of Mitchellville, Iowa; one sister, Deborah Clark and her significant other, Mary, of Omaha, Nebraska; one grandson, Christopher Starr; one niece, London Clark Adams; his former wives, Linda Clark and Judy Clark, and his girlfriend, Wendy Edwards. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o'clock Thursday at Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue. The funeral service will be held at 7 o'clock Thursday evening in the chapel of Gamble Funeral Service conducted by The Reverend Dr. Drew Corbett. Interment will be private. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah - Post Office Box #13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416-0190. Please share your thoughts about Chris and his life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com. Savannah Morning News February 13, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2014.

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His friends at Proclamation Jewelry

June 17, 2014

We missed our chance to meet Chris, but we had the pleasure of working with him during the last year of his life. He was an innovative, fun-loving man with many jokes that kept us in stitches. We will miss him and we wish we would have had the pleasure of meeting him in person. Our deepest condolences to his family, we wish you strength and courage in this new day.

Don Foster

June 11, 2014

My most humble condolences to the Clark family. I lived with Chris and Marty in the basement of the Clark's home one summer, until we got our own condo. They were the finest people. Gilda cooked for us and I was part of their family. I will never forget and I will always thank God for the love they gave a total stranger.

Kristine Lesher

May 16, 2014

This is Kristi Lesher of Dallas, Texas I was sorry to hear about Chris. I moved to Dallas many years ago however always remembered Chris I am from Des Moines Iowa. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Chelsie

February 28, 2014

Miss u and love u dad

Jack Nichols

February 16, 2014

chris was a friend. We were both Involved in building nursing homes at the same time. His brother Marty was a friend as well. I was sadened and shocked to hear of their recent passing. The world was a better place with both of them in it. I will miss them both. RIP you guys I will remember the good times

Dave Westrope

February 14, 2014

Its funny how as you grow up you remember things from your childhood and how they stay with you for the rest of your life. I think the year was 72-73 and I was the bothersome neighborhood kid who always seemed to drive his bike by when Chris and Marty were out washing their Vettes. Marty with his White Stingray and Chris with his Green 61 "Jade Rat". I always got to help wash the cars followed by a trip to Lower Beaver DX for gas and down Lower Beaver Road for a fast,fast ride around the North West side of Des Moines and maybe a stop at the Dairy Queen.I am now 54 and have never forgotten those rides and how nice they both were to a stupid kid on a bike.I am very sorry to hear of the passing of both Chris and Marty.

Jim Koonts

February 14, 2014

Chris was one of the few people in this world I could count on, he was there in good times and bad for me.
Time spent with Chris and his wife Wendy meant a great deal to me and he will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace my friend.

Jim Koonts

February 14, 2014

Chris had been one of the few people in this world that I could count on.
He was there in good times and in bad for me.
Spending time with Chris and his wife Wendy meant a great deal to me
You will be missed my friend.

Anne

February 13, 2014

God is greater then our hearts. May this thought ease the pain the loss of your loved one can bring.

Tom Daniels

February 13, 2014

My good friend from High School. I remember the good times we had. RIP my friend.

February 13, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. May God provide you with strength to endure the days ahead.

Stella Clark

February 13, 2014

I remember being welcomed into the Clark Family,
especially Chris and Little Jack. We spent many years
together. I will never forget the Motorcycle trip Chris,
Michael and I made from Savannah to California and
back. I love you and will miss you.. Stella

Anita Hutto

February 13, 2014

Victor & Anita Hutto
We are very sorry for the family's loss.

Shawn Sikes

February 13, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to Michael and the family. We had some pretty good memories together! Chris will be missed. Marlie enjoyed her times out at the ranch. Glad she has those memories thanks to you all.

Chris and Michael back in the good ole days!

Linda Clark Pasquini

February 13, 2014

My Heart aches for My Son
Michael Brandon and the
entire Clark Family.
We had many good times together.
Lots of great memories.
May You, Chris Rest In Peace

Carol Pugsley

February 13, 2014

I was a childhood neighbor of Chris Clark. He and his brother Marty once built a snow fort with my brothers. We all went sledding. I had a Raggedy Ann doll and he had a model train set. We were in VBS together. We graduated in the same class at Hoover, Chris had a nice smile. God loves us. Carol Pugsley

Molly Malone

February 13, 2014

My family and I are TRULY saddened. Our hearts go out to Chelsie, Maxie, Michael and the entire Clark family. What great memories and lifetime experiences I will always remember. Thank you, Chris. You are very missed!

Jimmy & Tracy Chance

February 13, 2014

Godspeed Chris Clark. You certainly made an impact on Savannah. We enjoyed some great times, flying, scuba diving, spearfishing, motorcycle riding and hunting together. I am saddened that this chapter is closed.

Tom & Tracy Willis

February 13, 2014

Memories - remembering our competitive times growing up, dirt bike riding and snow skiing in our younger years. Good times! Motorcycling to Colorado with you and other close friends in the 70's are all good memories. In 1986 we all went snow skiing to Lake Tahoe - more wonderful memories. Sounds like you really enjoyed a lot of more experiences since then! You lived life to the fullest. Our sympathy to your family & friends!

Lionel Smith

February 12, 2014

I know that Chris will be missed by all who have known him. He was truly a "people person". I'm so sorry that the weather conditions will not allow us to be with you in person as you send Chris to his new Home. You'll remain in our prayers as you face the future without him.

Love, Tim & Cheryl Brown

PASTOR TIM AND CHERYL BROWN

February 12, 2014

Wow. Prayers to the family. Pastor Tim and I (Cheryl) Brown truly enjoyed the times we spent together over the years. God bless you all. Love you Chris.

February 12, 2014

God bless my brorher ..

February 12, 2014

Gods speed my friend.

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