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Edward Clark Obituary
Corning - Edward Warren "Red" Clark, age 92 of Corning, New York, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 of natural causes. He was born on September 11, 1928 in Corning, the son of the late Bernard Clark and Dorothy Cady. In addition to his parents, Edward is pre-deceased by his first wife, Dorothy Aulin Clark, along with several of his siblings.
Edward is survived by his beloved wife Lucy Clark of Corning, and his children Donna Wilkerson (Darrell) of Virginia, LuRae Naylor (John Smith) of South Carolina, Frank Naylor Sr. of Corning, and a special great-niece, Samantha Truesdell of Corning. He also had several grandchildren and great-grandchildren that he adored and cherished – and who adored and cherished him in return.
Edward attended Northside Blodgett High School and was a U.S. Army military police veteran of the Korean War. He retired as a truck driver from Delmont Motor Express after thirty years of service, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Corning American Legion, and the Crystal Valley Saddle Club. Edward and Lucy enjoyed participating in many of the Corning Senior Center dance clubs and activities.
Family and friends are invited to attend his funeral service, with military honors, on Monday, July 19, at Phillips Funeral Home, 17 West Pulteney Street, at 2:30PM with Fr. Matthew Jones officiating.
Kind words and memories may be left for Edward's family at www.PhillipsFuneralHome.com
"We love you more than words can say - we're heartbroken and sad. God gave us all His very best -Husband, Grandpa, and Dad."
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Vicki Wilkins Stanford
July 16, 2021
May you RIP Ed. I'm sure you are busy catching up with your Mom and your brothers. I have many wonderful memories of you from my childhood and family picnics.
Lori Clark Sines
July 15, 2021
May precious memories and God's enduring love help you through this difficult time. Rest in peace Uncle Ed, knowing you are loved.
Dawn Clark Dougherty
July 14, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Ed. I am praying for peace for the family. He was a great man and he and my father were very close in life and are reunited in heaven.
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