Allen Vernon Clark, Sr., 81, of Beaumont died Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born on December 16,1922 in Magnolia Springs. After seeing service in the Army during World War II, he returned to Beaumont where he worked for Sun Oil.
In 1954, Vernon formed his own oilfield cable company, C & M. Many of his designs were one of a kind and enjoyed knowing many in the oil industry. Allen was active in Forest Park United Methodist Church serving in several capacities there. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. His positive outlook spread to many making their lives richer.
Vernon is survived by his sons, Allen Clark, Jr. and his wife Terri and Paul Clark and his wife Bing all of Beaumont and Mark Clark and his wife Jan of Lumberton; daughter, Carol Anne Cummings and her husband Corky of Beaumont; loving friend, Ann Latiolais; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2004 at Broussard’s,1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be on Friday evening, October 1, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P. O. Box 7015, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
