Harold R. “Slag” Clark, 86, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 57 years, Mildred.
He leaves behind his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Clark; children, Judy (Stan) Sawicki, Robert (Rene) Clark and Alice (Johnny) Patterson; grandchildren, Curtis (Dorie) and Ryan Hare, Bobby (Tonya) Clark, Stacey (Brandon) Major, Richard and Brandy Fucarino and Adam and Delaney Clark; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Stella Long, Audrey Moore and Hazel; brother, Densey Clark; and several nieces and nephews.
Harold served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy Reserve for over 30 years. He was also a Mason. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters local 540. Harold had a passion for welding that he shared with students by teaching at New Horizons.
He loved shooting pool in his garage with friends, taking long drives with his favorite dogs, Gidget and China, in his arms; scratching lottery tickets and fishing. A special thanks to his friend Omar, who he met late in life and enjoyed his companionship.
He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, March 4, at W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at noon, Tuesday, March 5, at the funeral home with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park with military honors.
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