Mr. Robert Dale “Bob” Clark, age 72, of Meansville, was born on April 29, 1949 and passed away on October 11, 2021. He was born in Kearney, Nebraska, son of the late Earl Clark and Wanola Bissell Clark. Bob was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ranger. During his military career, he was stationed in San Diego for his basic training in 1967. After serving a year in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, he was attached to Attack Squadron 56 on the USS Ranger (CVA-61). He finished up his hitch in the Navy at Treasure Island in San Francisco, and then returned to his hometown of Gibbon, Nebraska after his discharge. Bob learned how to cook in the military, a skill he used throughout his life.
He worked as a welder for many years, providing for his family and teaching his children a relentless work ethic. He never shunned a full day’s work and was a master craftsman in metal working. He worked at Magni-Fab of Georgia for 19 years. In 1985, he and his wife Diana opened B & D Ceramics next to their home in Meansville. Bob’s parents were in the ceramics business. When they retired, he bought their inventory and made several trips from Georgia to Nebraska in a Ryder truck to bring everything to their shop in Meansville. For 38 years, he has carried on his parents’ work and their legacy.
Bob loved all animals, and practically had his own zoo. Among his pets were goats, rabbits, an emu, an ostrich, and various wild creatures that wandered up to his back door for food.
Bob is survived by his children: Becky Watts (James) of Zebulon, Dixie Benson (Nathan) of Barnesville, Brian Clark of Meansville, and Heather McLaurin (Kerry) of Macon; grandchildren: Arielle, Will, Mikayla, Kiera, Rob, Luke, Gianna, Kaiden, Christian, Asher and Roxy; his former wife of 47 years: Diana Clark of Forsyth; sisters and brothers: Eulah Gangwish (Alex) of Nebraska, Dick Clark of Nebraska, Don Clark (Mary) of Colorado, Bill Clark (Terri) of Nebraska and Evelyn Jones (Steve) of Kansas; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit the family on Sunday, October 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Barnesville Church of the Nazarene, 744 Veterans Parkway, Barnesville. A memorial service will be held in Nebraska at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dauset Trails Nature Center, 360 Mt. Vernon Church Rd., Jackson, GA 30233. Please notate that it is in memory of Bob.
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