Ralph E. Clark Sr.

Ralph E. Clark, Sr., 87, died peacefully at home on September 2, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Clark was born May 1, 1928, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Oscar Clark and Elsie (Wiles) Sherwin.

A hard worker all of his life, Mr. Clark began working at an early age for Standard Oil. He then proudly served in the United States Army from 1946-1950 and in the United States Naval Reserve from 1950-1954. He worked for Saunders Trucking, retiring from Ryder, after 26 years in 1993. He also worked part time with Fred McAninch at the Rig Doctor from 1996-2008. Mr. Clark enjoyed woodworking, following his favorite NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon, and cheering on the Indianapolis Colts. He was especially proud to have once owned a 1953 Indian motorcycle. He will be forever remembered by a loving family and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd Clark, Harry, Fred, and Harold Wiles; one sister, Hazel.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Barbara (Sanders) Clark, to whom he was united in marriage October 25, 1959; son, Ralph Clark, Jr. (Angie) of Camby; daughters, Terri Maynard (Randy) of Wanamaker and Debbie Fuentes (Juan) of Mooresville; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren.

Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Ralph Clark, Sr. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 4 to 8 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at the funeral home. Pastor Ken Duke will officiate, and burial will follow in the Mooresville Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.