Charles Wesley Clark III, 81, passed away in the comfort of his home early Friday morning, June 19, 2020 surrounded by his entire family. Born on July 14, 1938 in Manhasset, NY; he was the son of the late Charles Wesley Clark, Jr. and Ruth Killoch Clark.
He was a native of Long Island, NY, where he attended Manhasset High School and later graduated from Hofstra University. After college he worked in the family business, Charles Clark Company which was started by his grandfather in 1904. He was introduced to his devoted wife, Diane in 1970 while attending a conference in Atlanta, GA. They soon married, raised 6 children in NY and headed down south to North Carolina in 1994.
One of his favorite past times was playing golf with both his family and friends. Some of his other interests were gardening, listening to classical music and traveling. He enjoyed attending Grace Raleigh Church and particularly all the activities with his small group. His true pride and joy was his family and creating memories; Sunday dinners, annual beach trips, his regular Starbucks visits with his wife and watching his grandchildren play sports.
His overwhelming love for his family was evident in everything he did. He is survived by his wife, Diane Murray Clark; by his children, son Stephen and daughter-in-law Jean Clark, daughter Karen and son-law Jeff Francis, daughter Sharon and son-in-law Brad Pope, daughter Christina Sopina Clark, son Gregory Clark and partner Lawrence Buie, daughter Deborah and son-in-law Kwame Richards and his 10 grandchildren, Shelby Sopina, Abi Sopina, Samantha Francis, Hannah Francis, Addison Pope, Campbell Pope, Lucas Sopina, Quinlan Pope, Logan Richards and Lenox Richards. He will be greatly missed.
Private Family Graveside Services will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park. A celebration of life service will be held at Grace Raleigh Church, date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, we appreciate donations be sent to Grace Raleigh Church, 7041 Old Wake Forest Rd, #107, Raleigh NC 27616.
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