Lewis Raymond Clark, Sr., "Papa", 88, of 415 Dameron Street in Eden, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at his home.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, April 28, at Huntington Creek Cemetery in Big Island, VA.
Mr. Clark was born August 2, 1924 in Giles County, VA, son of the late Richard and Nannie Bell Colbird Clark. He was a retired mechanic with the Virginia School System.
He is survived by his daughter, Lois M. Letchford; sons, Lewis R. Clark, Jr. and wife, Meridith, David A. Clark and wife, Phyllis, Michael L. Love, and Teddy W. Clark and wife, Laura; brother, William Clark, Sr. and wife, Mary; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Mae Bailey Clark.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to Christopher White for his help and compassion.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
IM REALLY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF LEWIS CLARK I KNEW HIM PERSONALLY FOR SERVERAL YEARS. HE WAS A GRANDPA TO ME AND WE USE TO LAUGH AND CARRY ON REPEATEDLY ALL THE TIME AND HE WAS ONE CHARACTER AND A PLEASURE BEING AROUND. I WILL NEVER FORGET THESE TIMES THEY WILL ALWAYS BE DEAR TO ME. HE WAS TRULY ONE OF THE BEST MEN I EVER KNEW AND WILL ALWAYS BE FOND OF HIM. I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE SPENT SOME MORE TIME WITH HIM BEFORE HIS PASSING. HE DIED AT HOME WHERE IM SURE HE WOULD WANTED TO BE AND IM SURE HE IS IN HIS NEW HOME IN HEAVEN WITH HIS BELOVED WIFE. I KNOW HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM AND LOVED HIM. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS GRANDAUGHTER LISA FOR I KNOW HOW MUCH SHE LOVED HIM AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS WITH HER. MAY HE R.I.P
Ron Dunford
My sincerest sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Lewis. It is such a difficult thing to deal with. As time goes by, you will begin to realize that as you think of his smiles, his love of his family, his laughter, the pain will have diminished a bit and you'll find yourself smiling again. I didn't know him personally but, having lost someone dear to me, I can empathize with the pain you are experiencing. What comfort such scriptures as John 5:28,29 brought me! You will read there about the promise Jesus gave of resurrecting our loved ones back to life. When he resurrected His friend Lazarus back to life ( John 11:38-44 ) He showed his ability and desire to fulfill that promise. Can you just imagine the joy Lazarus' sisters felt when they held him in their arms once again? This joy we too will feel in the very near future. Until that day comes, we have the promise that God will draw close to those whose hearts have been broken ( Psalms 34:18 ) I truly hope these few scriptures have helped lessen the pain you feel as they had mine.
Joni F
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