ROBERT T. CLARK 

             Robert T. Clark, age 84, of Palatka, passed away Saturday March 6, 2010 at Putnam Community Medical Center.  He was born in Volusia County, Florida in 1926.  He served in the US Navy during World War II as an aviation electrician.  Following military service, he was a firewatcher for the US Forest Service in Idaho.  He returned to Florida and attended the University of Florida, graduating with a degree in Forestry.  He joined the Woodlands Division of Hudson Pulp & Paper and retired after 30 years of service.  He was a consulting forester in retirement.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Genie Knowles.

     He is survived by his wife of 58 years Alice Clark; his children, Robert T. Clark, Jr. & wife Grace, Katherine Danese & husband Lucian and David Clark & wife Debra; his son-in-law, Phillip Knowles; grandchildren, Liza Ritchie & husband Chris, Kimberly Wheeler & husband Stan, Angela Saunders & husband Nathan and Casey Clark; great-grandchildren, Lucas Ritchie, Annalie Ritchie, Harper Saunders and Caden Clark.

 No services are planned at this time.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the organization of choice.

 

 

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Leota & Eugene Wilkinson
Palatka, FL
Kathy, You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad.  We know how much you love your dad and we know you are going to miss him dearly.  Your family has been through some very difficult times these past few years.  Our hearts ache for you. Please let us know if we can do anything to help.  May God bless you and your family and give you comfort.  Lots of love, Leota & Eugene

 

Lee Hudgins
Vero Beach, FL
Robert and Family,
Marianne and I are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with you all at this time.  Robert, I have many fond memories of spending time with you and your family after you moved into the neighborhood on Kirby St.

Lee

 

Jackie Carey
East Palatka, Florida
Dear Alice:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please give my condolences to your children. I know you will gather strength comfort and love from your family as you have always been so close to one another.You will be in my prayers and thoughts. May Gods love give you strength.
Jackie Carey

 

Dick and Linda Schauland
East Palatka, Fl
Alice and Family
We are so sorry to hear about Bob.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

 

Banks Construction Company
North Charleston, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Robert and your family.  May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

 

Debbie & Michael Utsey
North Charleston, S.C.
Robert,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

Margaret Mitchell-Rivers
Hollywood, SC
Mr. Clark & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold tight to memories for comfort. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. I pray that the love of God enfolds you during your difficult times and that He helps you heal with the passage of time.

 

walter g smith
islandton, sc
Keeping your family in our prayers, may God bless each of you. Walter G. Smith, SCDOT-Colleton

 

Judy and Bob Moore
East Palatka, FL
Dear Alice and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Bob's passing.  Our hearts are heavy for you in this time of sorrow. Please accept our sincere sympathy and love.  May God bless and keep you.

 

Patricia (Risk) Lambright
Allegan, MI
Alice,  sorry I no longer am in the area to personally wish you my condolences.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Please stay well and take care of yourself.  Pat

 

Marc Mobley
Florence, Alabama
Sorry to hear of Uncle Robert's death. He was my favorite of mom's siblings. Always related to his sence of humor. My prayers are with you all.

 

Sheila James
Hanahan, SC
Robert & Family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers and you go through this difficult time of loss.  I love to hear the stories Robert tells of his father.  He seemed like a great dad!  Just keep these memories close and let them comfort you!
Sheila

 

Tim Wigg
Centerville, GA
Mrs.Clark, I am saddened to hear of your family's loss. Please know that I have always appreciated the hospitality you and Bob extended to me at a difficult time in my life. I feel I have benefited in life from the positive influence received from both of you through friendship with your son David.

 

Bob & Betty Chapman

Florida

Alice:  We are so sorry to hear about Robert. We always enjoyed running into   you two.
We Hope Robert's children live near by. At this time it helps if you can have your children near.
You two have been good friends.  Alice We hope you can keep busy. Know you are members of the Rat Island Yacht Club. 

Hope you have other  hobbies to keep you busy.
Out thoughts are with you. We send out love.       Betty & Bob Chapman

 

Billy Coleman
Charleston, SC
Robert, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father.
Billy

 

 

 

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