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Lee Clark Obituary
He was born May 27, 1930 in Everetts, N.C. He graduated from Robersonville High School in Robersonville, N.C in 1948. He played football and baseball in high school.
He attended UNC, Chapel Hill, majoring in Chemistry. He graduated from UNC in 1952, Phi Beta Kappa. He was a member of the Pi Kapa Alpha social fraternity.
He also attended medical school at UNC, Chapel Hill. In medical school he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He was President of his medical school class, the class of 1956.
He served as a Captain and Medical Officer in the U.S. Air Force. He then completed a residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia.
A board-certified Ophthalmologist, he practiced Ophthalmology in Wilson, N.C. from 1962 until 2018. He served as Wilson County's representative to the North Carolina Medical Society and as President of the Wilson County Medical Society. He chaired the Ophthalmological section of the North Carolina Medial Society. He served on the North Carolina Governor's Advisory Council on Comprehensive Health Planning. He also served on the admissions board of UNC's medical school.
He is survived by his wife, Harriett Clark, his sons Harry Clark (Karen), Hollins Clark (Adele), and Drew Clark (Caroline). He is also survived by ten grandchildren, by his sister Ellen Woodard, and by his brothers Robert Clark and Daniel Clark.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lee Andrew Clark, Sr. and Essie Clark, by his sisters Grace Hollar and Florine Everett, and by his brother William Clark.
He was loved by family, patients, colleagues, and many friends. A commemoration gathering will be held in Wilson, N.C. on Saturday, June 24, 2023. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to United Way of Wilson County, N.C.
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Joan Gardner
December 9, 2023
I worked with Dr. Clark at Wilson Clinic . I was so intimidated by him at first ,but over time I realized he was an awesome doctor, and not scary at all . He actually declared the first ( and only) Joan Gardner appreciation day . Awesome man !
Stephanie Batten
April 27, 2023
Hi Clark family...from Wilson. Remembering all of you and our time together at St. Timothy´s. With Warm memories...thoughts and prayers for you and all who loved Dr. Clark. -Stephanie Batten
Dr. Kevin Payne
April 26, 2023
I started practicing with Dr. Clark right out of school in 1990. I learned so much from him. Not just about medicine, but how to treat patients and staff. Always called everyone Mr or Mrs. He helped so many people during his career. He truly left his mark in life.
Teresa Powell
April 26, 2023
Dr. Clark was one of the great ones. I had him as my eye doctor growing up and then had the privilege of becoming one of his employees for years. He was very caring and compassionate. Before he moved away I ran into him several times at Amy Jo's and he always treated me with kindness and gentleness. He will surely be missed. My prayers go out to you Mrs. Harriet and your family.
Jimmy Thompson
April 26, 2023
I started working for Dr Clark as an apprentice Optician in 1974. He was a very knowledgeable and caring person to all that knew him. He made a very positive impression on my life and a friendship that will not be forgotten. My his memory live on through those lives he impacted throughout his life.
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