George Daniel Clark, Jr. Obituary in Athens at Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home

Obituary For George Daniel Clark, Jr.

George D. Clark, Jr., 94, a lifelong resident of Memphis, TN but since August 2015, a resident of Athens, Georgia passed peacefully on December 18, 2020.

A private funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at The Chapel of Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Public viewing, Tuesday 2-6 PM, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Live Streamed at www.jacksonmcwhorterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, we are requesting that contributions be made to the Hill Chapel Baptist Church scholarship fund, Collins Chapel C.M.E. Church, Memphis, TN or Lemoyne Owen College, Memphis. TN

George is survived by his devoted wife; Vera Stephens Clark; loving daughter and son-in law, Natalie Clark Lett and Rev. Benjamin E.V. Lett of Athens; an adoring granddaughter, Natalie Christina Lett, of Peachtree Corners, GA, a grandson-of-the-heart, Julius Paul Thomas of Atlanta, GA, two nieces who are more like daughters, Brenda Lester Joyner and Emily Lester Johnson of Memphis, other special nieces and nephews, and a caretaker like no other, Lorraine Faulkner of Athens.

Jackson McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www.jacksonmcwhorterfuneralhome.com

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Dear Family and Friend of Mr. George Clark, Jr., I am so sorry for you loss. I hope the memories of being in the presence of this kind and intelligent man comfort you in the coming days. I am thinking of all of you and praying for you.
Sincerely,
Andrea Y. Simpson Richmond, Virginia

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To the family of Mr George D.Clark Jr. Richard and Marilyn Lewis(Collins CHAPEL offer our deepest sympathy.His light will always shine bright in our hearts.

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My sincerest condolences to family of George Daniel Clark, Jr. May God's peace and love be with you. Lisa Harris

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Celebrating the life of a Faithful Servant of God at Collins Chapel CME Church, Memphis. As a dedicated educator/administrator in the Memphis City Schools System, he used his gifts to reach and teach; School Supervisor, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher and a member/later Chairman of the Steward Board beginning with Steward Board #3. A full life well-lived in Memphis and Athens, GA. Your wisdom and leadership made us better at Collins Chapel. Our condolences to Natalie and family. Truman Sr. & Yvonne Smith Hull

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Dear Natalie and Family, it is with heartfelt sorrow that I extend my condolences for the loss of Mr. Clark. He was one of the kindest persons I've known. He was a family friend, a neighbor and a dynamic Jr High principal. God rest his soul and may you all find comfort in knowing he was loved and well respected by those who knew him. With Deepest Sympathy, Debra (Harrison) Bowie

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A great man

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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