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Robert CLARK Obituary
6-9 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home, with service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Truvine Missionary Baptist Church. Entombment at Palms Memorial Park. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Clark of Land O' Lakes, Fla.; sons, Robert Clark II and Brian Clark; daughter, Leigh Paradise; parents, Lee Clark and Helen Clark; sister, Neta Houston; and five grand-children. In lieu of flowers, the family asks friends who wish to do so to make donations to the Robert D. Clark Music Memorial Fund, c/o Truvine Missionary Baptist Church, 1947 31st St., Sarasota, FL 34234. Jones Funeral Home
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Sponsored by Charlene Clark, Wife of Robert D. Clark.
Monica Wilson
September 14, 2015
Happy Birthday Robert Clark. You meant the world to my Mom and Dad, Rev. W.C. & Margaret Wilson at that time we all attended First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church on Osceola Street here in Tallahassee, FL. You truly were an awesome man and you had talent beyond measure. I was young when you played for the church and I loved you. I know that you, Mom, Daddy and Rev. & Sister Cunningham are having a blast in Heaven.
Charlene Clark
September 12, 2015
Happy Being Born Day! I miss you Clark!
September 30, 2013
Oh how I miss being able to talk to you!!
wayne golden
September 12, 2011
Robert, you was the best in-law, l hope you found peace.
Robert Clark II
September 12, 2011
Happy Birthday, 'Dad'. Today is the day that you were blessed upon us in 1947. You will be forever missed and loved by all of us.
Charlene Clark
September 12, 2011
Robert today is your birthday and I miss you! I spoke with your Mother this morning and we mourn your passing but rejoice in your being a blessing while you were with us. I know you are rejoicing in your Heavenly Home with Jesus. Happy Birthday!
Carol Byrd
March 15, 2011
Robert or Pee Wee as I affectionately called him was such a blessing to me and my son, Brian. His music was such an inspiration. And he had such a great sense of humor, no matter what he was going through. When I visited with him Thanksgiving 2010, he added such joy to the visit. My love and prayers to his immediate family.
Dr. Evelyn Thompson
February 13, 2011
Charlene,the wondeful memories of Robert bring me joy. His musical ability and friendly personality brought so much to our church service conducted by my late husband the Rev. Dr. John D. Thompson. His music helped to build the congregation at Zion Lutheran in Tampa, Fl
When there was no musician, Robert so graciously consented to serve. He meant so much to my husband and they were great friends. His sweet spirit is a joy in my memory of my stay in Florida His presence on earth is sorely missed.
Peace and love to you and family
Charlene Clark
February 10, 2011
Robert DeWayne Clark was born September 12, 1947 in Gadsden, Alabama. Robert moved to Sarasota Fla. at an early age and was raised by the mother Helen R. Clark, father Lee Clark and his beloved Grandmother the late Nellie Prater Johnson who affectionately nicknamed and called him “Pee Wee”.
Robert accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was united with True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, Sarasota Fl under the late Rev. Jesse E. McCrary, Sr.
Robert attended school in Sarasota County and graduated from Booker High School Class of 1965. He was a member of the Senior Chorus, The Booker High School Marching Band, Para-Medical Club and the Year Book Staff.
Robert continued his education by attending Florida Agricultural Mechanical University (FAMU), Tallahassee, Fl 1965-1969, he was a member of Pre-Medicine, Pre-Med Club, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, BSU and the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) who participated in and enjoyed the fellowship of the Christian church through worship, study and action.
Reaching for the sky Phi Nu Pi, Robert was initialed into the bond of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, KAU November 17, 1967 at 8:35pm where he was affectionately given the name of “Skipper”, Bells of Lee Hall.
Robert graduated from FAMU in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Chemistry and pursued a MD degree at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Fl.
Robert professional experiences were Instructor/Teacher of Biology & Chemistry Coral Gables Senior High School, Coral Gables, Fl., Phlebotomist/Laboratory Technician/ Counselor Veterans Administration Hospital, Miami, Fl., Territorial Sales Representative Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company, Richmond, VA., Property Claims Adjustor Allstate Insurance Company, Richmond, VA., and Health Care Management for BlueCross/Blue Shield of Virginia, Richmond, Va., Jacksonville, Fl. and Tampa, Fl, Humana Health Plan, and Eckerd Drug Corporation, Tampa, Fl.
Robert loved to cook and used his culinary talent by preparing meals for his family and friends, no matter the cuisine he used his chemistry knowledge to decipher the ingredients and embellish the dish.
Robert had a passion for music was a gifted musician on piano, keyboard, organ and trumpet. Robert used his talent to minister the gospel through music and bless many as he played for numerous churches, organizations and events throughout Richmond, Va., Sarasota, Miami, Jacksonville and Tampa Fl.
Robert passed December 28, 2010, he leaves to cherish fond memories, his wife Charlene D. Griffin-Clark Land O’Lakes, Fl.; two sons Staff Sergeant (Army) Robert D. Clark II (Raneisha) Ft. Hood, Texas; Minister Brian Robert Hughes Clark (Shawntae) Tampa, Fl.; one daughter Leigh Ivory Clark Paradise, Esq. (Marc) Bear, Delaware; his parents Lee and Helen Johnson Clark, Sarasota, Fl.; one sister Neta Clark Houston (Jerome), Sarasota, Fl.; five grandchildren; maternal Aunt Ruby J. Byrd, Bradenton, Fl. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
January 14, 2011
Dear Leigh,
You have my deepest sympathy and love.
Gail Newton
Anderson Perry
January 12, 2011
To the Clark family, My prayers are with you at this time of your lost.
I met Robert in 1969 as a pledgee of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity at FAMU.
Skipper, as he known then was our Dean of Pledgees. Our line the 23 Saints sang at his church in Tallahasse performing the song " I Come To Praise His Name " while Skipper accompanied us on organ. Just one of
many memories I have of Robert Clark
Sincerely
Anderson Perry
Memphis, TN
Monica Hobbie
January 8, 2011
Robert Clark played and sang for our choir First Baptist in Tallahassee and he was awesome and I pray that God will heal and comfort your hearts and souls in your time of bereavement.
January 7, 2011
To the Clark Family,
There are no words to express our sincere and deepest sympathy in the loss of our brother, Robert D. Clark. We will forever remember the love, the music and joy he shared with us all. Family of Charles and Saundra Trower (Tarpon Springs, Fl.) and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church(Tampa, Fl.)
Beverli Odom & Family
January 7, 2011
The sadness, hurt and pain of losing such a dear friend as Robert will stay with me eternally. The laughter, fun, and joy of knowing Robert will be in my prayers to remember him forever.
May God Bless and comfort Robert's family in this time of sorrow.
Sherrel Fields
January 6, 2011
To the Clark Family:
My sincere and deepest sympathy for your loss. I met Robert over 40 years ago in Miami, FL. He was a true friend and he was just on loan to all of us by the Almighty Savior. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.
Laura & Evelyn Flynn
January 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laura, Evelyn, & Shaina Flynn
January 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Connie Murray
January 6, 2011
We will miss him. We will miss his laughter.
Our sympathy to the Clark family.
Jennifer Carr
January 5, 2011
Deepest sympathies to the entire Clark family.
Madelyn & Sammy Hoskins
January 5, 2011
Even though one relationship didn't work out for us, Robert and I were determined to have a relationship. So we did the next best thing and became friends, along with being family still.
Sam and I will really miss him and have all of you in our hearts. We pray for God to give you the strength and comfort you need.
Paul & Clarencetta Clarke
January 5, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mitzi Paradise
January 5, 2011
My deepest condolences to the entire Clark family.
Mitzi Paradise
January 5, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Marybeth Packard
January 5, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family Neta
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