He was born in Shallotte, N.C. on July 1, 1929 to the late Edle and James Clark Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents Edle and James Sr., his wife Nancy Mayhan Clark, brother Roger and sister Clara Crews.
He is survived by his wife Ruby Clark, daughter Nancy Ann Hyatt of the home, son Jimmy Clark and wife Teresa of Castle Hayne, N.C. Grandchildren- Nicole Rios (Flo), Joshua Clark, Shauna Treen (Bobby), Brent Hyatt. Great grandchildren- Bobby Jr., Brenden, and Olivia Treen, Naliah and Keven Rios, Riley Clark, and Grayson Hyatt.
J.W. was a member of First Wesleyan Church where he taught Sunday School for many years, and was on many boards. He was a devoted Christian.
J.W. was employed by the Life of Ga. for 40 years.
He attended Wesleyan Methodist College in Central, S.C. He also attended Miller Motte College. He served in the Military from 1946-1949. He loved to play golf and fish.
Visitation will be Feb, 11, 2015 at 11 am at First Wesleyan Church 330 Brenda Drive followed by funeral service at 12 pm with Rev. Roger Hayley of Elizabethton, Tenn. and Rev. Dick Bowie of First Wesleyan Church.
Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hephzibah Children Home, 6601 Zebulon Rd. Macon, Ga, 31220.
