James Talmadge Clark

Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hallmark Baptist Church. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hallmark Baptist Church for Ken and Carrie Liles.

James T. Clark was born July 17, 1932, in Arno, Va., to William McKinley Lee Clark and Eppie Alberta Clark.

After enrollment in West Virginia Business College in 1950, he enlisted in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955, where he received certification in A&E school at Sheppard Air Force Base and Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, where he met the love of his life, Lillian Christeen Barnes. After discharge, he worked as a field operations specialist for Western Electric and traveled to Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands. He began a fulfilling career with General Dynamics in 1964 with world travel inclusive of Spain, Philippines, England, Taiwan, China and Iran. He retired after 28 years with GD. He received numerous accommodations as well as distinguished service on in August 1992 for the work he did with the company.

He was blessed with a very adventurous life, taking him to all parts of the world in work and pleasure. These times were enjoyed always with family and close group of friends: in a passion of hunting and fishing.

A special thanks to Trinity Dialysis, Brandy and all staff.

James T. Clark was preceded in death by: Parents, Sisters: Velma, Vivian, and grandson Jordan.

Survivors: Loving wife of 61 years Lillian; children, Stephen (Pam), James (Celeste), Janet Garza (Luis); grandchildren, Joshua (Lindsay), Sholon LaBar, Jacob, Tiffany Montgomery (Greg), Crystal Meehan; great-grandchildren, Mayda, Emma, Jazmine, Aidan, Olivia, Sophia, Amira, Jace, Lily; sisters, Trula, Shirley; brothers, L.D., Kenny; and a host of enduring friends with whom he enjoyed his life.