Jack Clark, aged 85, passed away at Indiana University Health North in Carmel, Indiana on July 31. Jack was the son of Lessel C. Clark and Evelyn Williams. He lived in White Marsh, Maryland until he was eleven years old and upon the passing of his father, his mother relocated the family to Bloomington.
Jack attended school in Bloomington and studied engineering in Norman, Oklahoma. He served in the U.S. Navy then returned to Bloomington where he was employed by Westinghouse in 1958. He spent the first 14 years in Engineering and the last 20 years in Quality Control. After his retirement from Westinghouse and ABB in December 1992 he worked as a contract specialist for Westinghouse traveling to various installation sites across the country.
Jack was a real family man. He dearly loved his family and friends. He had many long time friends here and from all over the world. He was interested and respected all cultures. He was a member of the American Legion Post 18.
Jack was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He was totally enamored with wildlife. Loved casinos, scratch offs, going to garage and estate sales. Always looking for an antique or unique item.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jacquelyn Purcell Clark, one daughter, Kimberly Clark Weddle (Tim) of Nashville, TN, one son, Christian B. Clark of Bloomington, two grandsons, Collin Weddle and Brandon Weddle of Nashville, TN, one brother Lessel Clark of Bloomington, sister Ruth Ann Sutherlin (Ron) Bloomington and sister Karen Simon of Fort Wayne, IN. Preceded in death by parents and one brother Carl Clark.
The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to Dr. Antonio Navarrette and his staff who exemplify what health care should be.
Visitation for Jack will be Friday, August 5, 2022 from 4-8 pm at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St. Bloomington.
Services will be 2:30 pm Saturday, August 6, 2022 at The Funeral Chapel with Pastor Trent Freed officiating. Burial will follow at Presbyterian Cemetery in Ellettsville with the Monroe County Veteran’s Honor Guard having Military Rites.