He was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 15, 1934 to John & Frances Clark. Joe was united in marriage on February 25, 1955 to Barbara Jean Smith; she preceded him in death on December 19, 2018.
He was retired from the United States Air Force (20 years) and the United States Postal Service (20 years). He is survived by two sons: Kenneth Clark, (wife Patricia) of Ooltewah, TN; and Robert Clark of Kansas City, MO; two grandsons; Nathan Clark (wife Bethany) and Joseph Clark (wife Lexi) of Chattanooga, TN and five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held Thursday May 2, 2024 at 6 PM at Oakwood Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN. A Memorial Service will also be held Saturday May 11th at 2 PM at Cross Timbers Church in Willow Park, Texas. The graveside service will be held at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas on Monday May 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM.
Memorial donations for Joe may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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