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Posted by Dick Conklin ('59) In an effort to reach as many people as possible, possibly including some who we for some reason haven't reached before, this "mass mailing" is being sent to get information to everyone regarding Bob's funeral. To those of you who may have received an e-mail earlier today - we apologize for any duplication of our efforts. The only difference on this one is that it includes the information for the New York funeral. To those people who Regina and/or Jack haven't personally been able to reach by phone before this and who for one reason or another have not heard this through the networking system, we regret deeply that you will learn of Bob's sudden passing in this way, but by the same token, we are hoping that if there is anyone that Regina or Jack have missed, this may fill in those gaps. It is a difficult time and we are making a tremendous effort to get information to everyone timely as we realize that there will be some who will need to make travel arrangements. Again, Jack and Regina both express their gratitude to everyone for your prayers and support at this trying time. ------------------------------------------------- Robert O. Clark, Jr. September 19, 1943 ~ February 3, 2006 He moved to Florida in 1988 where he served as the Director of the Streets and Highways Division, Broward County. He was retired from military service having completed pilot training with the USAF and serving 3 tours in Viet Nam flying the KC-135A Aerial Refueling tanker aircraft in 156 combat missions totaling over 573 hours of combat time. Bob received the New York State Medal for Conspicuous Service for those efforts which is an honor accorded only to those residents of New York State who have been decorated for valor in combat and is one of the highest honors that the state can convey upon a resident. Following his service with the Air Force, he joined the New York Army National Guard where he performed duty as pilot of the AH-1/S "Cobra" helicopter gunship. Bob was also qualified in seven (7) other helicopter types including AH-1/S (MC) "Modernized Cobra", a state of the art computerized helicopter gunship. He also held twelve (12) type ratings in fixed wing aircraft (4 military). Bob was also a sports car enthusiast and is past Webmaster of the Broward County chapter of the Porsche Club of America. Survivors: Wife: Regina Klein Clark In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob's name to either the Humane Society of Jefferson County (TN), P.O. Box 653, Jefferson City, TN 37760, or The Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, 53 Maple Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302. Funeral service 7 PM Wednesday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, 118 East Main Street, Sevierville, Tennessee with Chan Mullinax officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.( www.atchleyfuneralhome.com) Funeral services will be Monday morning at 11:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will precede the service from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment with full military honors will follow in Memory's Garden, Colonie.
on February 8, 2006, 11:41 am
4.234.33.171
From: Regina & Bob Clark
Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2006 01:32:53 -0500
Subject: Robert O. Clark, Jr. Obituary
Robert O. Clark, Jr., age 62 of Dandridge, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 3, 2006. Born September 19, 1943 in Buffalo, New York, Bob was raised in the Albany area and was a 1961 graduate of Guilderland High School. He obtained his civil engineering degree from Rutgers College of Engineering and worked for the NY State Department of Transportation later transferring to the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation while also obtaining his Masters in Business Administration from Embry Riddle University.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert O. Clark, Sr., mother Phyllis B. Clark and sister, Judith E. Clark.
Daughter: Christine Ann Clark Trotter and two granddaughters(Katy and Madison)
Brother: John W. (Jack) Clark and wife Patricia of Clifton Park, NY
Nephews and Niece: Paul Clark of Dallas, Texas, Sara Clark of Clifton Park, Ian Klein and Casey Klein of Glens Falls, New York.
Parents-in-Law: Wilfried H. J. and Gisela Klein of Cape Coral, FL
Brother-in-Law: Wilfried P. (Butch) and Davida Klein of Glens Falls, NY
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