James W. Clark was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday night, March 4 th 2013. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 14th 1929, the son of the late William I. and Lora Wallingford Clark. Mr. Clark was a graduate of Tollesboro High School, Morehead State University, where he obtained his A.B., Masters and Rank 1 degrees.
Mr Clark served in the Air Force Reserve and Army Reserve for over 30 years. He retired from the Army Reserve with the rank of Master Sergeant.
He was a retired educator from the Lewis County School System. He began his career in a one room school at Oak Ridge in Lewis County. He taught in Tollesboro High School for 9 years and Lewis County High School for 2 years. He was a principal of Edison Elementary School in Boyd County for 3 years. He became Director of Federal Programs for Lewis County Schools and retired in 1987 as Superintendent of Lewis County School System.
Mr. Clark was a member of Tollesboro Christian Church, Stone City Masonic Lodge in Garrison, Ky, Eastern Star Alum City 222. He served on the Board of Buffalo Trace for 15 years and was Chairman for 2 years. He also served on the board of the Maysville Community College and was a member of Licking Valley CAP.
Mr. Clark is survived by his wife of 51 years, Peggy Young Clark, whom he married June 8th 1961; two sons, James W. (Claudia) Clark, Jr. of Camp Pendleton, Ca and David P. (Michelle) Clark of Cincinnati, Oh; 3 grandchildren, James W. Clark III, Molly Clark and Meghan Clark., one brother, Robert P. (Rose) Clark of New Market, Md.
Services will be conducted by Rev. John Moore on Saturday March 9th at 11:00 AM at the Tollesboro Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Active pallbearers are James W. Clark III, Ronnie Helphenstine, Kirby Wright, Jim Meadows, Anthony Applegate and Alan Bane. Honorary Pallbearers are Gerald Meadows, Paul Dugan, Larry Tucker, Darrell Dixon, Jeff Geagley, Johnny O'Cull and Bob Bane.
Visitation for Mr. Clark will be held at the Tollesboro Christian Church in Tollesboro, KY from 6:00 PM to 8:00 pm on Friday March 8th 2013.
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March 9, 2013
Steve Osborne
My condolences go to the Clark family.
As a former high school student, I knew him to be a tough but fair taskmaster. He will be missed.
March 9, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday, Peggy. We both were blessed to have wonderful husbands for over 50 years.
Bernadette McIntyre
March 8, 2013
Jim Thoroughman
Sorry and deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Clark. He was my teacher and class sponsor (class of 64). He will be sadly missed.
March 7, 2013
Robin Lester
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Peggy, such great memories over at your homeplace.
Harry and Rebecca Young's Family
Kevin, Paula, Robin and Lorrie
March 7, 2013
Deepest sympathy to Peggy, Jamie and David. He will be greatly missed. He was a lifelong friend , and thought so much of by my entire family.
Virginia and Alan Kratzar
March 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you ...
Semper Fidelis,
Your R4OG "family" and RC(SW) C4 "friends"
March 7, 2013
Cindy Peters
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, Peggy and your family. Mr. Clark helped me with a scholarship summer job in 1976 after I graduated high school. It was my first job and I never forgot his kindness and leadership qualities. My wish for him is peace and for you and yours as well.
March 7, 2013
Bob Mason
To the James W. Clark family.....may you find some comfort in knowing that others share your loss. Whenever I mention "favorite teachers at Tollesboro High School" to other people, Mr. Clark is always mentioned!!! He influenced the lives of so many. Rest in peace, my friend.
March 6, 2013
Dennis O. / Donna Applegate
Please except our deepest sympathies...
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