Wiley Mal Clark

Funeral services for Retired CSM Wiley Mal Clark, 76, of Leesville, Louisiana will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 10 AM in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel, Leesville, LA with Rev. Edgar Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, LA.

Retired CSM Wiley Mal Clark, of Leesville, LA., passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. Mr. Clark was born on August 5, 1939 in Collins, MS. to L.O. Clark, Sr. and Gracie Clark where he was raised. Mr. Clark proudly served his country; he was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Clark received the following honors: Legion of Merit Ribbon, Bronze Star Medal (2 Oak Leaf Cluster), Meritorious Service Medal (2 Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation Medal (2 Oak Leaf Cluster with V device), Army Achievement Medal Good Conduct Medal (9th award), Army Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (5), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (5), Vietnam Cross of Valor with Palm, Valorous Unit Award, US Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Ranger Tab, Army Combat Parachute Badge, Army Combat Infantry Badge, Canadian Parachute Badge. The Military was his life, and he loved being with Soldiers as well as his military family, Thuy Berry and Michelle. Mr. Clark was a true man of honor and he lived his life with great dignity and honor. After his retirement from the Army he worked with the Federal Civil Service in Land Management. Mr. Clark was a member of Cooper Baptist Church. He loved his family and will be missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his parents, L.O. Clark, Sr. and Gracie Clark; sister, Ruthie Hilenski.

Those left to cherish her memory are his loving wife of 57 years, Martha Clark; daughters, Renee Clark Brandlin, Maria Bass and husband, Larry, Erica Ancar and husband, Keith, Rebecca Bolshazy and husband, Michael; brother, L.O. Clark, Jr. and wife, Suzy; sisters, Patsy Butler, Ginger Trahan, and Debbie Walton; eight grandchildren and six great – grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in the honor of Retired CSM Wiley M Clark to Cooper Baptist Church 853 Cooper Church Road, Leesville, La 71446 or The American Cancer Society PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123

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