Barton CLARK

News Death Notice

CLARK, S.A. Barton 90, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2016 at Forest Glen Health Campus. He was born on November 20, 1925, in Montreal, Canada, to Gordon Clark and Ethel (Barton) Clark. Mr. Clark received a Masters of Divinity from Gordon Conwell Seminary in Massachusetts. He served as a pastor for 10 years in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Barton was a high school English Teacher for 20 years in New York and locally was Principal of Springfield Christian Schools from 1981-1983. He was the coordinator for the "Golden Gater" ministry at Southgate Baptist Church for more than 10 years. Barton was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Bengals fan, a collector of old Western music, especially Roy Rogers and Sons of the Pioneers. Barton always enjoyed having family gatherings. In February 2015, Barton was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Clark of 65 years, and was also preceded in death by his parents and step-mother, Winifred Clark. He is survived by four children and their spouses: Glenna and Robert Bergey of Pennsylvania; Russell and Marlene Clark of Springfield, Charlene and Mark Brady of Michigan; and Calvin and Carol Clark of Brazil; ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Southgate Baptist Church, 2111 South Center Blvd., Springfield, with Pastor Bobby Hile officiating. Friends may call from 1-2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park.