John L. Clark
May 11, 1939 ~ November 29, 2011
John L. Clark, 72, retired Mooresville Police Lieutenant, Town Council Member, and Civic Leader, died November 29, 2011, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born May 11, 1939, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, to the late John “Hop” and Dora (Bergen) Clark.
John L. began with the Mooresville Police Department in 1967 and retired as a Lieutenant and Day Shift Supervisor in 2003. He had begun his fourth term on the Mooresville Town Council at the time of his death. John L.’s name is synonymous with Mooresville, Indiana. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed NASCAR, watching westerns, and restoring classic cars. Above all, John was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bud Clark.
Survivors include his wife and best friend, Pat Clark, to whom he was united in marriage July 28, 1979; children, Jeff Clark, Bobby Massey, Michelle Robling (Tom), Debbie Mead, Patti Ratcliff (John), Sue Clark (Rob Sisk), Todd Clark, and Angela Webster (David); brothers, Don, Jim, and Paul Clark; sister, Irma Pence; 18 grandchildren.
The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2011, at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2011. Chaplain George Watkins will officiate, and burial will be in the Mooresville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Churches in Mission. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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PAT AND FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU . DAVID L. HAMIL @ FAMILY
Thank you Tracy! ?
We will miss you Uncle John L but someday we will see you again.
John taught me how to be a Police Officer in Mooresville I will always cherish his friendship. Driving him around on night shift while he sang country music will always be precious memories…well, maybe not the singing. Love you pops. Greg Staum
I remember when we were kids and my father (John L. brother Jim) use to take us to the police station to visit uncle John and they would dispatch him to the office. While we were visiting he would lock me and Kim up in the old Jail holding cell behind the court room. And EVERYONE knows his secret hand shake! and his love for restoring old classic cars, I remember working with him while he was seacretly doing a 1950 Chevy for my mom to give to our dad for his 50th Birthday… He will be greatly missed.. Jim Jr.
It was a true privilege to know John having met him not long after moving to Morgan County and stopping by his house during my initial campaign back in the early 2000’s for advice and a good laugh or two. Condolences to Pat and the family and wishing you good memories of a man that was well liked in the community and a friend to many. Matt Hanson
John was always kind to me and when I was babysitting, I was threatened by someone and he made it a point to drive by the house a couple of times every night and told me if I needed help to make sure the porch light was on. It was one of the many ways he cared for everyone.
John L. Clark was a kind, caring man who cared about everyone he came into contact with, he will be greatly missed.
John was the first MPD officer I met when I moved to Mooresville in 1972. As the years passed, it became clear that his family and his community were his life priorities. His smile and good nature will be missed by many. Sam Korn
John L. well be missed by many He his been around my family most of my life. You well be missed John. Mrs. Clark and kids you are in my prayers. Clifton Lee and Family
John was special to everyone in my family. He was like a second dad to me and Kelley. We spent a lot of time in his home as children. I will miss him tremendously! I love you all Pat, Jeff, Bobby, Michelle, Debbie, Patti, Sue, Todd, and Angela.
John L Clark was embodiment of what the Hebrew’s call a “Righteous Man”. He had great personal integrity, a strong sense of justice and equality and he was always sincere in his words and deeds. John treated everyone as a friend and he never meet a stranger. He was compassionate in his treatment of those he dealt with professionally in his job with police department and in his position as a Town Councilman. He was a loving husband, father and a wonderful friend. John L Clark was an example of all that is good and right. May he be welcomed into that house, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens with the admonishment from the Lord: “Well Done, Good and faithful servant! Well Done!” Requiescat in pace John L Clark
Daddy John there are so many memories that we shared as a family for years before our roads in life went different directions. Working in the garage on cars, sanding and more sanding, a fight with the water hose in the backyard, and many family dinners at holidays, birthdays. You shared alot of your wisdom with everyone you touched along your lifes journey, along with secret handshake. Good Times and Happy memories, Your family is Blessed to have had you as their lives. Love you all
POP will be missed by all. Looking back I knew him most of my life and I will miss his hand shake.
We will miss you, John. Love, Dave and Cindy Minardo
Lost but never forgotten, HUSBAND,FATHER,UNCLE,FRIEND and servent of the public. Rest in peace uncle John.
John I will miss you terribly and so will Vicki and Ronna and my grandkids They all thought the world of you I love you friend and I was honored to call you that. My thoughts and prayers are with Pat and the kids and grandkids Love you Betty, Vicki and Ronna
John L. was a fast friend and a tireless worker. He gave his all to his community, family and friends. He was level-headed and not one to run away with an idea. He leaves many accomplishments and a much-imroved Mooresville due to his contributions and leadership. While I will miss him I will remember him fondly. Randy Haymaker
‘Me and my Daddy’
John L will be sadly missed by us all here at Speedway Auto Parts. He was a Dear friend to us all! Our Deepest Sympathy & Prayers go out to his Family.
Love and prayers to the Clark family! (that should be La Shore)
John was a wonderful supporter of the Economic Development Office and a good friend to me, the community’s ‘newcomer.’ It was a pleasure to get to know him, work with him and learn more about the community to which he devoted many years of his life. Many, many good memories.
John and Dick sitting at the kichen table, drinkin coffee, trying to outlie and bs each other.
My best friend..My heart is breaking Pat
My good friend who was always willing to help. Rest in Peace John. Jerry Conner