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William Martin Clark, Jr.
June 2, 2020

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William Martin Clark Jr.

September 8, 1925 – June 2, 2020

Leaving the world for his eternal home, William (Bill) Clark passed away peacefully in his sleep while at his residence on June 2, 2020. A New Orleans, Louisiana native, Bill attended Saint Paul’s in Covington and received his diploma while serving in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Bill served with distinction as a crew member and belly turret gunner aboard a B-24 Liberator. He was awarded, among other medals, the Distinguished Flying Cross. Bill returned home after the war and earned his diploma from Loyola University. Bill married Ann Marie Schayot on May 29, 1948. Their love bloomed for over 71 years (26,121 days) until the passing of his beloved wife in December of last year. Bill is survived by his daughters - Alyson (Bill), Joey (Wayne) and his sons - Billy (Marilyn) and Dennis (Denise). Bill will always be remembered for the pleasure he took in sharing their love with four children, ten grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Bill Clark had a lifelong love of God and the Church left here by Jesus. He was a man of steadfast conviction and integrity and was a dedicated husband, father, patriot, and leader within the industries that he served both as an employee and as a consultant. Bill was preceded in death by his parents - Mr. William M. Clark and Sydney Thibodeaux Clark; his brother - Verne Clark; his sisters - Julia Clark and Elaine Clark Young; and his grandsons - Ryan Clark and Ron Vidacovich.

Regrettably, Due to COVID-19 Services are limited to family only.