Robert W. Clark

Robert W. "Clarkie" Clark Jr., age 88, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Owensboro Place surrounded by family. He was born on April 19, 1925 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Robert W. Clark, Sr. and Henrietta Brey Clark .

Robert served in the United States Navy " Seabees" during the WWII and Korean Conflicts. He was a man whose main priority was caring for his family; he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He provided for his family by working as an electrician throughout Western Kentucky for many years, he was known as the 2nd oldest electrician in the United States. He was a member of Breckinridge Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School. Robert was a member of Odd Fellows, Micro Midget Club, Owensboro Coin Club, IBEW Electrical Union Local 1701. To all who knew Clarkie he was an avid UK Basketball Fan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years; Anna Horton Clark, a brother Jack Clark of Owensboro.Two sons; Barry Clark and his wife Bonnie of Owensboro, Jay Clark and his wife Kim of Santa Claus, IN. Three grandchildren; Angie Clark of Evansville, IN, Jeffrey Clark and wife Audrey of Evansville, IN, Cameron Jay Clark of Santa Claus, IN and one great grandchild; Jayden Clark.

Funeral services will be private.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Wendell Foster Home.