James Augustus Clark III

1938 - 2015

BORN

1938

DIED

2015

James Clark Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for James Augustus Clark III
Start: 2016-01-28T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Crosby N Gray

James Augustus Clark III

June 18, 1938 - December 30, 2015

Jim so reluctantly left us in spirit on December 30th, with all his loved ones there to wish him a safe journey, be it on a motorcycle, or in a Peterbilt truck, law enforcement vehicle , SUV, riding a mule on a hunting trip, in a Destruction Derby car or simply on his own two feet. Give him a grand salute as he passes by.

Jim was born in San Francisco to James Augustus Clark II and Geraldine Clark in 1938, a third generation Californian, and lived on the Peninsula the majority of his unique and wonderful life, before moving to Santa Rosa in 2010. He served proudly in The USMC and will forever be a Marine; later times were spent as a Hillsborough Police officer, a trucker up and down the coast of California and a Burlingame Police officer, where he retired in 1985 as Police Commander. During his time with the BPD he attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. where he graduated with honors. After his retirement he became an NFL Drug Coordinator (Dr. Random), and finally transporting animals to and fro. What a varied life he lived and he lived it to the fullest. Jim inspired, taught and mentored so many people, he was a true leader that left a positive influence, both personally and professionally on all those who are fortunate to have known him. His funny (and some would say endless) stories, his compassion for all others, his quirky humor and his all abiding love for his immediate and extended family will be with us forever and he will always be remembered as our Gentle Giant. We miss you deeply and profoundly and we always will.

Those who will be with him at a later time are his wife and true love, Joyce, his son and daughter-in-law, James Augustus Clark IV and Andrea Clark, daughter and son-in-law Geri Anne and Jim Martin, son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Teresa Clark, step-son, Nathaniel Head, step-son and wife, Jason and Darah Head and seven grandchildren, James (Jimmy) Augustus Clark V, Cassidy Clark, Taylor Clark, Kennedee Clark, Jacob Carlos, and Rachel Head and Ryan Head and so many many others who love him.
A tribute to Jim's life will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Crosby N Gray, 2 Park Road, Burlingame, California. Flowers wilt and die but charity lives on in others; please choose one that is close to your heart.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Clark

10 Entries

Mandy Miller

January 10, 2022

Hope you´re dancing on the porch with Joyce, Dad and Alan!

Anton

January 10, 2020

Re-reading what we wrote at the time of Jim's passing remains true today. In some ways, everlasting life is in how we remember and talk about those we love who have died. We today send special love to the woman who Jim was lucky enough to call his wife. Take care, Joyce. N & M

Martha Chapin Nezgoda

January 29, 2016

Joyce And family..I was so sadden to hear of Jim passing. Randy, Jims brother, was my friend..so I always knew Jim as the big intimidating older brother..until I became an adult....GENTLE GIANT ...that he was. I am glad I got to know him in that light! God bless all of you!

Paula Lewis

January 27, 2016

Joyce , Praying for your family through this difficult time. May you Rest in Peace, Jim. Love, Paula Lewis

January 27, 2016

Jimmy, Geri and Bobby,
Sending my love and prayers for your family. I have so many great childhood memories of times spent with all of you. We truly had some fun....especially at Crazy Horse Campground for the Destruction Derby. Your dad had a great smile and even greater laugh. XOXO - Kim (Hall) Murcia

Don & Andrea Willett

January 25, 2016

The Gentle Giant is the perfect way to think of Jim. He loved his family and he was well loved by them and all his longtime friends. We always think of Jim and our buddy, Paul with smiling faces. Wishing Joyce and their family comfort and sending our prayers. RIP friend.

Nick and Marcia Anton

January 21, 2016

That was a beautifully written account of Jim's life. We knew Jim mostly through his loving wife Joyce, although we did have a chance to hear a couple of good memoirs from him over dinner at Wild Oak Saddle Club. He's already missed.

Tom Marriscolo

January 19, 2016

Jim was a good and decent man who was a pleasure to work for. He will always be remembered for his great smile.
May his family take comfort in knowing he made this world a better place.

January 18, 2016

To the Clark family...Thinking of you and wishing you comfort during this time of sorrow. Jim is in our whole family's hearts. We have so many wonderful memories of our many years together...our family holidays and road trips; hunting trips and his help in moving us to Salt Lake City many years ago. Our love and prayers are with you all. Love Dee and Don Kurtz, Kara Urnes family and Kris Kelsay family.

Mandy Miller

January 18, 2016

My hope is that Jim and Alan are together, swapping stories and having a beer.

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