Speck Funeral Home - Gerald Clark

Graveside Services for Mr. Willie Gerald Clark, age 76, of the Taylors Crossroads Community will be conducted 1 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2021 from the Clark Cemetery.  Bro. Randy Pickens will officiate.  The family will welcome friends at Speck Funeral Home on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Masonic rites will take place at 12 noon.

Gerald passed from this life on Friday, January 15, 2021.  He was born in Gatesville, Texas on June 14, 1944 to the late Willie D. and Ora Bell Kitchens Clark.  Gerald was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Gerald was a member of Eagle Creek Lodge 530 for 46 years. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing and collecting arrowheads.  Gerald's greatest joy was his family and his church family.  He loved people in general and never met a stranger. He owned his on business as a licensed contractor for 30 plus years in Michigan and Tennessee, Gerald also worked 15 plus years for Cellofoil in Battle Creek, MI, and enjoyed woodworking and being a craftsman until recently driving for Neals Transportation until his death.

Gerald leaves behind his wife, Susan Stormer Clark of Monroe, TN; daughter, Jennifer Lynn Hogshead and husband Don of Duluth, GA; sons, Gerald David Clark and wife Beth of Michigan, and William Matthew Clark and wife Julie of Rogersville, TN; step-daughter, Staci Rae Speers and husband Kris of Monticello, KY; grandchildren, Marcus C. Clark, Christopher Hillman, Benjamin Hillman wife Megan, Jessica Hillman, Joshua Clark, Jacob Clark, Paul Speers, Gabe Speers, and Emberlynn Speers. 8 great-grandchildren; special nephew, Successor Guerrero; several nieces and nephews and special friend, Tracey Crouch; his first wife and mother of his children, Carolyn Norrod Clark.

In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his brother, Deanie Clark, and sister, Linda Faye Garrett.

Pallbearers to serve are Marcus Clark, Successor Guerrero, Joshua Clark, Christopher Hillman, Benjamin Hillman, and Paul Speers.

Honorary Pallbearers are Kameren Lee Hale, and Nathan Hillman.

Please Remember, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that all guest wear masks and practice social distancing throughout the services.  We Thank You for your cooperation.

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