Gearld C. Clark, Sr., 75, went to be with his Lord Saturday, January 15, 2005.
Born September 25, 1929 in Chillicothe, Texas, Gearld’s character showed at an early age when he became Vice-President of a bank in Roby, Texas at the age of 19. He enjoyed a successful career in banking eventually settling in Beaumont, and most recently was the owner of Beaumont Mortgage Company. Gearld was the patriarch of a large and loving family, always serving God first and anyone else who needed it. Gearld served in numerous community organizations. He was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where he was active on the vestry, was head usher, chairman of the finance committee and treasurer. For a number of years he was a board member at All Saints Episcopal School. Whether family, church, civic or professional, he put his whole heart in everything he did.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sarah Clark of Beaumont; sons, Mike Clark and his wife Irene of Blanco, New Mexico, Byron Clark and his wife April of Houston, Jerry Clark and his wife Laura of Jasper, and Matt Clark and his wife Teri of Georgetown; brothers, Sidney Clark of Big Spring and Sterling Clark of Quanah; sisters, Joann Zastoupil of Richardson and Lorraine Maynor of Wichita Falls; 12 grandchildren, Jason, Jessica, Justin, David, Joshua, Tyrel, Clint, Nathan, Taylor, Heather, Samantha and Luke Clark; and by his great grandchild Caleb.
A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Beaumont under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont, followed by committal in the Garden Columbarium. A gathering of his family and friends will be Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary, and on Tuesday beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Cloister room at St. Mark’s.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 680 Calder, Beaumont, Texas 77702 or All Saints Episcopal School, 4108 Delaware, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
