March 9, 1929 - May 19, 2010
Age 81, of Linwood Ave., Warsaw, formerly of Covington, died May 19, 2010 at the Wyoming Co. Nursing Facility in Warsaw.
He was born March 9, 1929 in Perry, son of the late Hollis and Frances Withey Clark. He owned and operated a family farm in the Town of Covington for 40 years. Mr. Clark also was employed as the Superintendent of Public Works for the Village of Wyoming for 6 years prior to his retirement in 1992. He served as the Town Justice for the Town of Covington for 38 years retiring from that position in 2005.
Mr. Clark was a long time member of the LaGrange Baptist Church where he served as trustee and deacon and as a Sunday school teacher for many years. He was active in building and flying radio control airplanes and was a member of the Batavia Radio Control Club. He also was a gun enthusiast and ham radio operator and enjoyed playing golf. Herb was known for his resourcefulness and mechanical ability, building and repairing his own farm equipment.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Marilyn Brown Clark, whom he married on October 4, 1950; his son, Stephen (Elizabeth) Clark of Warsaw; his brother, Howard (Loretta) Clark of Covington; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; nieces and nephews and a dear family friend, Joan (Tom) Russell of Marcellus.
Friends may call Saturday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the LaGrange Baptist Church. Private interment will be held in LaGrange Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the LaGrange Baptist Church, 7092 LaGrange Rd., Perry, NY 14530. Online condolences at http://www.robinsonandhackemer.com.
May 22, 2010 : Calling Hours for Herbert E. Clark - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
May 22, 2010 : Calling Hours for Herbert E. Clark - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
May 23, 2010 : Memorial Service for Herbert E. Clark at the LaGrange Baptist Church, Perry - 2:00 PM - At LaGrange Baptist Church, 7092 LaGrange Rd., Perry.
May 24.10 from Thom & Joan Russell:
Herb will be forever in our hearts & memories. He was someone so special and loved so much by all our family.
May 24.10 from Steve and Marian Barnes:
Words cannot adequately express our sympathy for your family at this time of sorrow. Herb was a great man. Kind, compassionate, full of wisdom and blessed with a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
May 23.10 from Tracey Russell and family:
Marilyn,
I have many fond memories of Herb and will miss hearing his chuckle.
May you have peace and many memories to comfort you.
Love to you and your family
May 23.10 from Patricia Slocum Cox:
May the God of all ages comfort you in this difficult time of loss. God Bless you, Marilyn as you and your family adjust to Herb having gone to be with Jesus. He lived his life so when he was born the world rejoiced and he cried, but now he is rejoicing and the world cries.
May 22.10 from Duane & Robin Brado:
We were so sorry to hear of Herb's passing, but rejoicing that he is at home with Jesus now. Herb was a very nice man and Duane loved him like a father. Duane always enjoyed it when Herb would pick on him at church. Our heartfelt prayers are with each of you during this time. We wish we could be there with you all, but Duane has been really sick. Will miss Herb very much. God Bless you all during this time.
May 21.10 from Andy Smith:
Hi Steve,
Sorry to hear about your dad.
May 21.10 from Barry & Sharon True:
Dear Family,
I remember as a kid living on Burkehill rd coming to Mr. Clarks apple orchard to get apples. He was a nice man. His memory will always be with you in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.