CLARK, Joseph W., age 90, formerly of Lebanon, KY, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011 at Heartland of Centerville. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Helen (Smith) Clark; sons, Joseph (Patricia) Clark Jr. of Springfield, OH; J. Bosley (Betty) Clark of Montezuma, OH; Francis H. (Brenda) Clark of Madison, MS; and Richard A. (Shawn) Clark of Urbana, OH; daughter, Helen Martin of Sugar Creek Township; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. He is the last of 7 children and was preceded in death by son-in-law, Daniel Martin. Joseph was a veteran of World War II, a proud Kentucky Colonel and previously volunteered at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Joseph and his wife, Helen, were long-time residents of St. Leonard’s (Joseph Bernadin) and members of St. Leonard’s Catholic Church. Family to receive friends from 5:00PM – 7:00PM on Thursday, August 25, 2011, at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL 5471 Far Hills Ave. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, August 26, 2011 at St. Leonard’s Catholic Church 8100 Clyo Rd. Dayton, OH. Interment at David’s Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
