Charles Henry Clark, 69, of Beaumont, passed away with his wife by him on Tuesday, December 29, 2008 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.
A native of Beaumont and a graduate of South Park High School, he also completed the Carpenter’s Apprentice Course at Lamar College. Charles was owner and operator of Clark Construction Company in Beaumont/Orange area until moving to Massachusetts in 1988, where he built condominiums and then worked for “The Stripping Workshop.”
He retired in 1993, due to illness. After his retirement, Charles was introduced to camping where he enjoyed fishing, pitching horseshoes, grilling and repairing/refinishing furniture. Charlie particularly enjoyed the time spent with his Grandpa Stockholm. He was also a member of the Lions Club of Orange and was instrumental in his nephew, Charles Turner, participation in the Lions Camp in Kerrville. Wherever Charlie went, he never met a stranger.
Survivors include his wife, Janet L.G. Clark of Beaumont; sister, Ann Heiner of Beaumont; stepsons; nieces and nephews; step grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends. His parents, Charles S. “Judge” and Thelma I. Clark; sister, Susan Cain; and brother, Carl Chester Clark preceded him in death.
We would like to acknowledge the compassionate care given by Dr. Jay Schachner and the many nurses and caregivers at St. Elizabeth, especially Christine, Carol, Brenda, Amanda and Kimberly.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009 at South Park Baptist Church, 795 Woodrow, Beaumont followed by interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service on Friday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to University of Massachusetts Oncology Department, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655 or McFaddin Ward Cancer Treatment Center, 690 N 14th Street, Beaumont, TX 77702.
