It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Eugene “Gene” Clark announce his passing. His passing took place on January 1, 2023, in La Plata, Maryland at the age of 91.
Gene was born on April 20, 1931 in Covington, Virginia to the late Ruby Gaynelle Botkin Clark and Raise Loving Clark.
He married Hazel, on October 16, 1954. They were blessed with seven children; Brenda, Dale, Ricky, Patricia, Bonnie, Michael and Michelle.
Gene was a hardworking “hands on” man his entire life having worked in the Lumber Industry as a master sawyer for many years in the Southern VA area as well as Charles County. He also knew his way around a vehicle and was an expert at fixing up cars and repairing anything mechanical. He owned his own Service station and repair shop in Marbury MD for many years until his retirement.
Gene loved spending time with family and friends. He was a fun-loving but humble man, had a kind heart and a great sense of humor to go along with it. He could bring a genuine sense of happiness to any room with all of his “sayings” that he always liked to share. Gene had many hobbies but loved playing the banjo and found great delight in listening to bluegrass music.
Gene is survived by his former wife Hazel Clark; his sons Dale (Shelly) and Michael (Pamela); his daughters Brenda (John), Patricia (Jim), Bonnie (Mark), Michelle (Reggie); his sister Jenny; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by Son Ricky, his Mother and Father, Brothers Junior and Harold, Sister Doris, Son-in-law Jim, and beloved Grandson Jimmy.
Immediate family will gather on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the funeral home. Immediate family will then travel to the follow-on funeral and burial site at Irish Creek
Cemetery in Vesuvius, Virginia on Saturday, January 7, 2023 for graveside services at 1 PM.
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