He attended Irmo and Richland Northeast High Schools. After graduating, he went on to study culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University.
Clark was always a friendly and warm-hearted man who was dearly loved by his friends and family. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, swimming, and fishing.
He is survived by his daughter, Shelby Gentry and his sister, Lisa Postec.
He was predeceased by his brother, Mike Gentry; his mother, Carol Clark Gentry and his father, Oscar Alan Gentry.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice in Clark’s honor.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caughmanlexington.com for the Gentry family.