Chadwick "Chad" Sterling Clark

Chadwick "Chad" Sterling Clark March 21, 1972 - January 13, 2016

Born: Tuesday Mar 21, 1972

Died: Wednesday Jan 13, 2016

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On Wednesday the thirteenth of January 2016, Chadwick (Chad) Sterling Clark, of 124 Gayle Avenue, passed away at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, North Carolina.

The visitation will be held at Fair Funeral Home Saturday, January the sixteenth from six o’clock in the evening until eight o’clock in the evening. The funeral will be held at First Baptist Church of Eden on Sunday, January the seventeenth at 2 o’clock in the afternoon.

A 1990 graduate of John Motley Morehead High School, Chad took outstanding pride in his alma mater. Chad was a star athlete-- lettering in football, swimming, baseball, and wrestling. Chad wore number 60 on the football field, but used his voice as an instrument singing tenor and baritone in the Morehead High School vocal ensemble under the direction of Mr. Dwayne Best.

An alumni of Appalachian State University, those who knew Chad well knew he bled black and gold every day (but especially Saturdays). During his time in Boone, Chad was active and incredibly passionate about his involvement in the Army R.O.T.C. Ranger program.

Chad had many pastimes, but the one he enjoyed most was running. Chad would go through running shoes like they were candy, but the more miles he put on his running shoes the more he fell in love with the direction which running gave him. Above all, Chad was a dad. If you asked him about his daughter, Kately Grayce, he always exuded a sense of pride. If you were to ask Kately about her dad, she would tell you that he taught her to throw a football with a mean spiral, how to shoot a 12-gauge shotgun, and that he was proud to be her dad.

He is survived by his daughter, Kately Grayce Clark of Summerfield; parents, Lonnie G. and Betty Crutchfield Clark of the home; brother, Gray Clark and wife, Elisa of Charlotte; and two nieces, Cathryn Virginia Clark and Elisabeth Gray Clark of Charlotte.

Memorial contributions can be sent to the Major Larry Bauguess Memorial fund. The Larry Bauguess Memorial fund goes toward supplying scholarships for students looking to attend college and looks to improve baseball fields within local communities. Chad was incredibly passionate about this memorial fund for his fellow R.O.T.C. brother who was killed in action in Afghanistan.
http://www.majlarrybauguess.org/

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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I am so very sorry for your loss. I was a fellow 1990 Morehead graduate, and our entire class is saddened by the loss of our friend. My prayers and condolences to your family.
Yvonne Wilson Russell

Lonnie and family, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Chad. Will be greatly missed, a thorough gentleman and a great all round person. Go Neiridh and Bothar Leat
Padraig McDonagh

Chad has and always will be one of my very favorite people that has touched my life! He always brought joy whenever I was in his presence. I could write pages of many fond memories! It is so sad for all of us that loved Chad dearly and a glorious celebration in Heaven! My heart aches for the family---especially Betty and Lonnie. Sending much love. Charlene
Charlene Maresca

I am so sorry for your loss. Chad was a classmate of mine from Morehead High School and I was so saddened to hear of his passing. We all had good times in school and I will forever hold onto those memories. May God give you peace and comfort in the days to come. My prayers are with you all.
Michele Trent

My prayers are with this family. May God bless you and keep you in his arms during this time.
Michele Patterson

Lonnie, Betty, Gray and family, I'm so very sorry to hear the news regarding Chad. Terri and I are saddened and heartbroken for all of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort you during this time. Matthew 11:28
Al DeLancy

Dear Lonnie and Betty, Our hearts are broken for you in the loss of Chad. The shock of this must be unbelievable for you. We will always remember Chad's love for our church, his love for God, and the obvious desire in him to be a man of God. We admired him so much! Please know that we are holding you up in prayer through these hard days. Greg and Penny
Greg and Penny Wright

We are so sorry to hear this news of Chad. Got t know him better through music with choral reunions at Morehead and we sang in a church choir for a while. He was always such a nice young man. Being parents our hearts just can't imagine the pain both of you are in. Just know there are so many prayers being said for all the family.
Susan & Louis Childrey

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the sudden loss of Chad. Our prayers are with you all as you go this time and in days to follow. God bless you all.
Myron & Debbie Horton

Lonnie and Betty, I am so sorry to hear about your son Chad. YOu will be in my prayers and I pray for peace in your heart. May God bless you in your time of grief.
Ben and Carolyn Pruitt

lonnie and Betty, my heart is breaking for all of you. I have many fond memories of Chad. He was a very special young man. I pray that you all feel God's grace and comfort during this difficult journey. May all the wonderful memories bring you comfort. Debby Howard
Debby Howard

so sorry to hear about your loss. you will be our thoughts. dani
dani matthews roach

Lonnie and Family, Sorry for your lost
Bill Gillispie

I simply can't believe what I'm reading. I am so sorry to hear one of my all time favorite students has passed away?? His infectious smile always seemed to light up the room. I am sure his beautiful voice is already leading the heavenly chorus. Lonnie and Betty, we will hold you close in our prayers.
Betty Stanley

Betty, Lonnie and family, Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Pat & Don Matheson
Pat Matheson

Lonnie and family, My deepest sympathy to you all. I was very saddened to hear of your great loss. May God grant you all peace and comfort.
Sarah Crowder McClure

Kately, Betty and Lonnie, we've been blessed by a young man who radiated POSITIVE in what he did and said! Others caught it from him and maybe still passing it on. We'd still like to hear him talk about his 5 yrs. in Glee Club. He gave his best as no doubt he did in everything he touched. To God be the glory for Chad Clark's time with us. The R. Duane Bests, Cary NC & Brad Best, Raleigh NC
Duane and Gloria Best

Chadwick Sterling Clark We are deeply saddened to hear about this. "Wick" as I grew to call him over the years, was in our wedding as I was in his. He was a great college friend and beyond. Even though many miles had come between us, he will be remembered as a great friend. Rest in peace Mountaineer! May God bless you Lonnie, Betty, Gray, and the rest of the family.
Ed Koontz

I knew Chad when he lived in Butlington s few years ago. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God will give you strength in the coming days that only He can give. I pray you will feel His arms holding you. Chad was a good man and holds a special place in my heart. Hugs snd love to your family.
Angie

So sorry for your loss. I went to school with Chad and he was a great guy to know. It is a really sad loss and he will be missed.
Randee Miller

So sorry for your loss. Prayers !
nancy odell

So sorry to hear about Chad. I have so many memories of Chad growing up in the FIrst Baptist Church Youth group and Ridgecrest and other activities in the summer. We will pray that you have peace as you get through this difficult time.
Stephanie McCarty Painter

Betty, Lonnie and all of the family, I am so terribly shocked and saddened to hear about Chad. He was such a wonderful young Christian. I would never imagine there could be anything worse than loosing a child. No matter how old they are, they are still your babies. Love to you all. Praying for God's comfort that only he can give. Diane Taylor
Diane Taylor

Lonnie and Betty we are praying for your family for the loss for of chad, I have very good memories of Chad coming to the house after football games he was a great young man.
Butch Leigh Curtis

I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Chad as a kid who was always very spirited and competitive. I know he will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Scott Smith

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Chad in recent years, and I knew how very much he loved his family. I have been thinking about you, and I pray that God brings to you comfort and a peace which passes all understands.
Lisa Fraser

Lonnie and Betty I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family and bring you comfort.
Kay Swindell Wilson

My heart and sympathy goes out to the family with this loss. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead.
Tommy Griffin

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