Galen R. Clark Sr.
May 12, 1947 - March 27, 2017
Graveside Services for Galen R. Clark Sr., age 69 of Fayetteville, TN, formerly of Springfield, IL, will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017, 1pm at Ramble Creek Cemetery in Big Sandy, TN. Mr. Clark passed away Monday, March 27th at his home. He was born May 12, 1947, in Springfield, IL, to the late Leslie Clark and Dorothy Ruttle Clark. He retired from the State of Illinois with the Dept. of Corrections in 2002. He also was the founder and president of Central States Fireworks. He conducted public fireworks displays for many years throughout the Midwest and had a special fondness for pyrotechnics. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran wo served from 1965 until 1968. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, model trains and staying in touch with old friends. Survived by: Wife: Melodie Clark – Fayetteville, TN Son: Galen R. Clark II – Lafayette, LA Grandsons: Galen R. Clark III – Pekin, IL Tyler L. Clark – Pekin, IL Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by: Daughter-In-Law: Linda Clark In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Big Sandy Masonic Lodge PO Box 95 Big Sandy, TN 38221
Graveside Services for Galen R. Clark Sr., age 69 of Fayetteville, TN, formerly of Springfield, IL, will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017, 1pm at Ramble Creek Cemetery in Big Sandy, TN. Mr. Clark passed away Monday, March 27th at his home. He... View Obituary & Service Information