WOOSTER James Curtis Clark, 93, of Wooster, Ohio went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2022, on his 93rd birthday.
He was born January 24, 1929 to Wavy and Duma Clark in Gilstrap, KY. In nearby Beaver Dam, he met the love of his life Mary Edith Heflin. They were married in Wooster on October 21st, 1950. They celebrated 71 years together.
Curtis moved to Ohio in 1948. Edith joined him after their marriage. He was employed by Diebold in Wooster, OH for 35 years and later employed by Liquid Carbonics until his retirement. Curtis and Edith enjoyed spending the last several winters in Fort Myers, FL with their oldest son.
Curtis was a man of strong faith and talked about the Lord often. Curtis loved his savior, loved church services and loved reading the Bible.
In his younger years Curtis loved to hunt; a love that he passed on to his sons and grandsons. As his sons were growing he spent many evenings in the back yard playing pitch and catch, and countless nights at Miller Fields in Wooster, watching them play Little League baseball. He never missed a game. He was there to celebrate victories and even losses with a postgame trip to A & W Root beer stand. In his later years, he still enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play their sports.
Curtis s hobbies included playing the guitar and singing, telling stories of his childhood adventures in Kentucky, and making people laugh through a well-timed joke. He loved people; and never met a stranger.
In addition to his wife, Curtis is survived by his three sons James (Deb) Clark of Fort Myers, FL; Jerry (Lynne) Clark of Westerville, OH; Don (Cheryl) Clark of Big Prairie, OH. He was a hero to his 11 grandchildren: Marissa Kirk, Andrea (Mark) Drew, Megan (Jason) Keller, Melanie (Harris) Tobey, Holly (John) Shilling, Nathan (Christa) Clark, Adam (Hayla) Clark, Julia Clark (Jonathan Kirby), Hannah, Noah and Madison Clark in addition to 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Ruth Pat (Robert) Fields from Morgantown, KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Clifford Ray Clark, and great-granddaughter Kensington Clark.
While Curtis will be deeply missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; they are grateful for the legacy of faith, love and laughter that he established in his family.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 12th at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, at 12 Noon with Pastor Jerry O Brien officiating. The funeral home is located at 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster. Burial will follow at Wooster Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the service. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home Facebook page.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Memorial Contributions
Service
Saturday, February 12th at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, at 12 Noon with Pastor Jerry O Brien officiating.
Visitation
Friends may call two hours prior to the service.
I am so sorry for your loss.You never saw Mr. Clark without his wife. He was such a wonderful man.
They were our neighbors when they lived on Quinby. Wonderful family, he will be missed.
Blessed to have such wonderful memories of my Uncle Curtis. Always a treat to be around him and his family. Prayers for Aunt Edith and family.
It was always a joy to be around Curtis Clark! I have lost a wonderful uncle and the world has lost a wonderful man. Our hearts are with Aunt Edith and family and we’re looking forward to the time when ‘that roll is called up yonder’!
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Curtis was a wonderful friend to many and a great neighbor. He always put a smile on your face. May God give you comfort and peace during this time. My condolences, love and prayers for you all. Much love.
Prayers for your family’s loss. Curtis was always the joy of any conversation and was a man with a heart of gold. Curtis surrounded everybody with laughter and joy and was loved by all his neighbors. God is receiving a special one, Curtis Clark
Jim was a fine man. I met him at the church if god and we worshipped together. I loved playing guitar with him and I still go around the house singing a chorus he wrote. Praise him praise him praise his holy name
I will miss the big smiles and the hellos when they were in Ft. Myers. My prayers and
sympathy to all of the family.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dear father. We always remember that contagious laughter at the ballgames. Heaven received an amazing man . May GOD’S love comfort each of you as the healing begins. Sincere condolences
Curtis Clark is such a kind gentlemen, he was a wonderful brother to Ruth. He will greatly missed. RIP Curtis. Prayers for his beautiful wife, children, grand and great grand children.
Fields Family- Morgantown Ky.
Mr. Clark was the nicest neighbor a family could have
He was always out in the yard tending to his summer vegetable plants.
He sure had a green thumb! We loved sitting on his swing and chatting
About the kids and grandkids and just life in general.
We know He definately is with the Lord, he was a true child of God.
Our most sincere sympathy to Mrs Clark and their family.
I had the opportunity today to view the service on line of my Uncle Curtis. He brought so much light in times of darkness to so many people, including myself. He and Aunt Edith had a love story like no other. Aunt Edith was just as special as Uncle Curtis. His sons, grandchildren, and family speak volumes of the kind of man he was. Lovely tributes at the service. God bless the family in this time of deep loss and sorrow.
With you today in thought and prayer Don.