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Clark, James D.Sunday, October 22, 2006
James Dallas Clark, age 63, of Chester, VA, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2006. He grew up in Matoca, VA, the son of the late Robert W. and Mary Ella Ivey Clark. Mr. Clark was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School, class of 1961, and Virginia Tech. University, class of 1965 and remained a dedicated fan of both. He served in the Chester Masonic Lodge #94 AF & AM, and was a past member of the Chester Jaycees and Chester Kiwanis Club. He was a past president of the Chester Fishing Club, and served five terms as the president of the Metropolitan Repeaters Association. He was an avid amateur Radio Operator and volunteered this skill to assist with the Special Olympics as a coordinator and communications specialist. He was a Skywarn weather spotter for the U.S. Weather Service since 1994 and a district emergency radio officer for the Capital Region of Virginia RACES since 1999. He was also a member of Beulah United Methodist Church since 1968, serving in the men’s club, and as a Sunday school teacher. His surviving family members include a wife of forty years, Jo-Ann C. Clark; a son, Aaron Clark and wife Jhayna of Chester, a grandson, Jaydn Clark; a brother, Robert Ivey Clark and wife Pat of Prince George, VA; two nieces, Christy Lythgoe and Cindy Clark; three great nephews, Jake Belvin, Brenton Lythgoe, and Trevor Zitta; and one great niece, Jordan Belvin. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Chesterfield on Wednesday, October 25, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will follow on Thursday 11 a.m. at Beulah United Methodist Church. Interment will take place afterwards in Sunset Memorial Park of Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions are made to the Guillain-Barre Sydrome Foundation at GBS/CIDP Foundation International The Holly Building 104 ½ Forrest Ave Narberth, PA 19072 or to the Beulah United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund in memory of James D. Clark. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com Condolences
Jo-Ann, Please know that Tom and I are thinking about you at this difficult time. I'm so sorry I couldn't be there in person, but between all the activities I was shuttling the kids to, I couldn't make it to the viewing. Jim was always such a fun person to be around and one that would encourage you with laughter. I will remember our many vacations at Lake Gaston together. One time in particular stands out to me. I rode with Jim to the lake and we stopped at his parent's house. His dad gave me some grapes and I ate them all the way to the lake. Jim laughed as I spit the seeds out the window and we talked to the truckers all the way down to the lake. He will be missed greatly. God Bless, Jim was always a voice of sanity and reason in an environment sometimes plagued by petty anger and confusion. He always set a positive example, never yielding to childish antics of those whose sense of mission was overcome by their personal agendas. He was steadfast, a mountain of character and an inspiration to us all. He will be sorely missed and we all do honor to his memory by continuing as he would have. Posted by: Ed Harris, KE4SKY at October 26, 2006 08:25 AMJo-Ann, Jim was without a doubt one of the finest people I have ever met! He was a real gentleman and was always willing to assist when needed. I really enjoyed talking to him on the repeater during my constant trips to Northern Virginia. Jim will be sorely missed! Regards, Ed Forman, W4IN Jo-Ann, We were saddened to learn of Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim's quick wit and subtle humor will be missed. To The Family; I only met Jim a couple of times, but he left an impression that I will never forget. He was one of the finest men that I have ever known, and it was an honor for me to have known him. He was an inspiration to all of us with VA RACES. Jim was a true leader, and a great Ham. He will be missed by all who knew him. With Deepest Sympathy, Jim Flanary K4GV Jo-ann, we certainly express our sympathy to you and all the family. We know Jim will be missed by you, but we pray that you will find peace in knowing that he now has a place in the Lord's House. Jim "Jimbo" will also be missed by all his friends that enjoyed being around him and his humorist wit. Jim will be missed by all that received messages he sent daily with many of them lifting the spirits of those receiving them. Jim has always been there and took time to help anyone that he could. Jim was known by all that knew him as a "Special Friend." He set an example for all to live by and now will reside where he can help many. Wayne & Bobbie Balch Posted by: Wayne Balch at October 25, 2006 10:41 AMJo-Ann, Sincerely, JoAnn , Aaron and family and Pauline , We are all so shocked to learn of your great loss . He will be greatly missed by all . We are praying for your family and send you all our love . Rick , Diane and Mollie Posted by: Rick and Diane Williams at October 24, 2006 09:06 PMJimbo... I will truely miss you!! Some of the best times I had as a ham were at the fishing club with you. We both were so amazed at how long that crazy toad lasted that Brittany captured and loved so dearly. I remember you telling her to take care of her new pet and go show daddy... LOL... Thanks! Well, I know you are in heaven now with toadie.. Take care of each other and think of those days at the club with your friends and loved ones. God Bless. Jo-Ann We are sorry to hear about the loss of Jim Clark '63. We will be praying for the family that he left behind. Ferrum College Alumni Office Jo-Ann, My heart was so saddened when I heard of you loosing Jim. He always struck me as a power of strength and a friend to all. Jim enjoyed life and had such a wonderful sense of humor -- finding a joke at every opportuity. Please accept my most since sympathy for you and the whole family. Renee Hancock Posted by: Renee Hancock at October 24, 2006 12:59 PMMy thoughts and prayers go out to Jo-ann and the entire Clark family. I have know Jim since 1981 when I moved to the Beulah area from New York. I moved away from Beulah to Midlothian in 1986 and have been involved with Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. I remember Jim as a very nice and kind person who everyone liked. He was the first person in Virginia I met who really was a fan of VA TECH. As it turned out our boys Tim and Kevin both went to VA TECH and are avid fans just like Jim was. I have become a strong fan also after my boys went to TECH. Jim will be missed by the Beulah Church and by his beloved family. The world is a better place because Jim was here. Wilford Hetzel Posted by: Wilford Hetzel at October 24, 2006 11:55 AMAs I took Jim to see Phil after his surgery I had a wonderful oportunity to spend some time with him on the trip. He was an easy man to talk to about any subject. I will greatly miss those oportunities. My condolences to Jim's family.... Posted by: Brad Price at October 24, 2006 08:37 AMUncle Jimmy, Jim was one of the kindest, honest and most generous gentlemen I ever had the privaledge to know. I wish I had taken more time to spend with him, to know him at all was to have him as your friend. I will miss his self deprecating sense of humor, his gentle spirit and his generous kindness. He will always be a mentor to me as how a gentleman, a husband and a father should be. With deepest sympathy, Patrick Posted by: Patrick H. Mason at October 23, 2006 07:05 PMJo-Ann, My grandson will always remember the spirited banter every Sunday morning - "Go Hokies!" - "No! Go Wahoos!". We will all miss you, Jim. You were a brave man and a great friend. Posted by: Jim Davis at October 23, 2006 05:38 PM |
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