Robert “Bob” Clement Clark, 81, of Beaumont, died at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Silsbee Convalescent Center in Silsbee. He was born on December 29, 1931, in Beaumont, to Cecil and Helen Clark.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Clement Clark; mother, Helen Shannon Clark; and brother-in-law, Glen Leathers.
Surviving are three sons, Robert Clement Clark, Jr. and his wife, Janice, of Lumberton; Timothy Alan Clark of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Thomas Jeffrey Clark and his wife, Lori, of Rockwall; one daughter, Ginger Lee Clark of Beaumont; four granddaughters, Sarah Dupre and her husband, Brian and Katie Clark, all of Lumberton; Kayla Chandler and her husband, Michael, of Vidor; Keely Goodwin and her husband, Travis, serving in the United States Marine Corps; five great-grandchildren, Khloe, Matelyn, Kynlee, Michael, and Embry; sister, Betty Ann Hull and her husband, Bill, of Kerrville; nephew, Doug Leathers; niece, Donna Leathers; and several cousins.
Robert was a long time resident of Beaumont, Texas. He graduated from South Park High School in 1950 and spent four years serving his country in the military. He retired at 55 after thirty-two years employment at Mobil Oil Refinery. Robert was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge BF Quicksall No. 1370 of Beaumont, Dewitt Clinton No. 29 in Jasper, and a member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America Troup 65.
After retirement he moved to Lake Sam Rayburn, where he enjoyed fishing and hunting.
The family would like to thank Silsbee Convalescent Center in Silsbee and Odyssey Hospice of Silsbee and Beaumont for their loving care.
A gathering of Mr. Clark’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Broussard’s 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or Odyssey Healthcare of Beaumont, 550 Fannin Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
