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Deacon Jay J. Clark

Passed 01/05/2025

Obituary For Deacon Jay J. Clark

Deacon Jay J. Clark, age 75, departed this life on Sunday, January 5, 2025 with his loving and devoted wife, Cordelia and family by his side.

The Services to Honor the Life and Contributions of Deacon Clark will be on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 12:00 noon, First Baptist Church, 722 Sikes Avenue, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

Interment with Military Honors will follow the service at Westview Memorial Park, 4136-US Highway 74, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Clark Family will greet family and friends on Thursday, January 9, 2024 from 11:30am - 12:00pm at First Baptist Church.

The services will be live streamed from

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Sheila Scott sent Blessings Bouquet for Deacon Jay J. Clark - January 08, 2025

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Elizabeth Roberts sent Red and White Floor Basket for Deacon Jay J. Clark - January 08, 2025

Our Prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God gives you strength and comfort.

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Serene Lily Basket was sent for Deacon Jay J. Clark - January 07, 2025

I am shocked to hear about Jay. He was such a kind and gentle person... always active at First Baptist Church, singing in the choir, encouraging others to participate and a great Sunday School Leader! So sorry to hear about his passing and I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May God keep you strong and give you comfort . Julia P. Horne, Danbury, CT

Julia Horne

Continued prayers for the entire family James&Jean Neal

To My Dear Sister, Cordelia, and the entire Clark family, my condolences to each of you at this very sad time. I cherish my friendship with you and Jay, and beautiful memories during our many years with the former, NC Department of Correction. Jay was an amazing servant leader, colleague and friend. I will always remember his powerful prayers, a reminder of his personal relationship with the Lord. He will certainly be missed and it is my prayer, that our Lord and Savior will comfort you in the many days ahead. With heartfelt love and sympathy, Yvonne King

Love & Prayersβ€οΈπŸ™πŸ». We love you. Mark & Janet

Mrs.Clark and family, you have our deepest sympathy! Deacon Clark will truly be missed in our church. May God continue to be your strength and may mercy forever follow you all the days of your life!

Condolences to the Clark family. Mr. JJ Clark represented NCDOC with dignity and respect. Jeffrey McLaurin, NCDAC Granville CI

On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will find comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow. Sheriff Scott Howell

Sending our condolences to Mrs Cordelia and her family for the loss of Deacon Jay Clark. He will be missed. Larry Cash n Family.

It is great sorrow that we heard of the passisng of Jay Clark, our thoughts and prayers are with Cordelia and Byron. Jay was a very special man. Robbie and Jewell Monroe

Condolences to the family. We were just talking about the good old days at the NCCA Conferences with Jay and Cordelia, and how we missed seeing them. So many great memories. Prayers of strength and peace to all.

Our Condolences to the family of Deacon Jay Clark. I remember Jay when he played Center on the J. R. Faison Basketball Team. Jay was an outstanding athlete in addition to being an outstanding person. Regards, Delane Rorie

It was very early in my career that I met Mr. Clark. I will always remember him as a very kind and welcoming gentleman. My heartfelt sympathy to Cordelia and the entire Clark family.

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jay. Cordelia and Byron, you and the rest of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. What a blessing it is to know that he's in the arms of Jesus, and we'll all be together again one day. Until then, may God surround you with comfort and peace. Ernie Adkins, Retired NCDOC

My sympathy to the Clark family. I was thinking of Deac the other day. I called him Deacon Blue, he reminded me of Melvin from the Temptations with his deep bass. I love Deacon Clark. Rip.

I enjoyed working with Jay and Cordelia in the NC Correctional Association. He was a professional manager and great co-worker. May God comfort his family during this difficult time. - Charles Rambeau, Jr.

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family Willie Mae Douglas

Send my condolences and prayers to the family πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈ

A great friend socially and professionally. George Currie

So sorry to hear about the passing of Jay, praying for the family. His family used to live on Rivers St where I lived his sister is my classmate, great man, Brenda Richardson

I would like to share my condolences to the Clark family Mr Jay Clark was a incredible man with lots of of wisdom He was a role model for me as I was a young 21 year old under his guidance he made me feel strong as I walked through those Gates of Hoke correctional institution,Thank you sir for a Job well Done.πŸ™πŸ»

Officer James Quick

My thoughts and prayers are extended to Cordelia, Byron and family during this difficult time. I share with you the following:

Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Revelation 21:4 - He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."

Our deepest condolences to Cordelia and the entire family. Jay was a wonderful classmate in our J.R. Faison class of 1967. Rev. Charles and Carol Ford

My heart is saddened by passing of Mr. Jay Clark, a man of wisdom, when he spoke everyone present listened. A great leader, friend, colleague, servant. Always willing to extend a helping hand. God has welcomed a great soldier into His army. My sincere condolences to the family. Barbara M. Pierce

may God comfort you and keep you during your hour of your loss deacon clark will be missed.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. J.J. Clark. He was the best of the best when he was Superintendent at Southern Correctional Institution. He was a pleasure to work with also. Our condolences and prayers to his family now and in the days to come. Former Co-workers, Beverly Harris, Leroy Harris and Maudestine Harris-Chambers

Jay lived a full and wonderful life. Growing up, he was my friend, my neighbor my big Brother. He was a person that could always be counted on. A true believer and follower of God. I will certainly miss my friend. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family. May God bless you all. Roy Hammond

Condolences to the Clark family for the loss of J Clark, a leader of leaders. He will be definitely be missed by all that knew him. Prayers and continued Blessings to Cordelia and Byron. Kevin T King

Jay and I were friends for nearly 70 years. He was never a follower, always a leader. He could always be counted on if you needed anything. There is no one that I respected more than Jay. I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to Cordelia, Anne And the rest of his family. May God strengthen you during this period of sadness.

I want to offer my sincere words of comfort to the family of Mr. Jay Clark. A man of God and excellent leader in every fashion of the word. You will truly be missed. God blessings to all of you. Frederick Hubbard

Sending my Deepest Condolences to Mrs. Cordelia and the entire family. Jay will truly be missed. He's in the arms of his Savior πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈ Carolyn Brooks Brodie

I would like to convey my condolences to the family on the passing of your Husband, dad and brother. I never had the opportunity to work with Mr. Clark but I've been told he was a great person to work for, and that he was a very fair person. Take your rest.

Tarrin Horne (Sgt Doc Ret)

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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