J. H. Clark Jr.

CLARK, J. H., Jr., 82, left to be with our Lord on March 24, 2018, at his home in Manakin-Sabot, Va., resting in the comfort of his loving family. He was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, son of the late Willie Mae Hamiter and was preceded in death by his sister, Lois F. Pratt; and brother, Floyd M. Hamiter, both of Texas. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Anna J. Clark. They fell in love in Washington, D.C., while he was serving in the U.S. Army and Anna was a nurse joining together in marriage on December 24, 1955. Mr. Clark is survived by his loving children, Thelma Ambrose (Gregory), Jesse Clark (Terry), Mark Clark Patty), Jay Clark (Elisabeth), Janice Beacham and Matthew Clark. He was the best of grandfathers and is survived by his grandchildren, Melissa Harrelson, Sarah Hess, Todd Clark, Clark Ambrose, Zac Clark, Paige Pumphrey, Alyson Beacham, Nathan Clark, Tyler Rae Chalkley, Shane Clark; and five beautiful great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving sister, Lela Mary Alcorn (Allan) of Tyler, Texas. Mr. Clark served in the U.S. Army on active duty in Korea. Soon after returning home to his wife, he found what would become his lifelong career in the insurance industry. Jay began his career with Erie Insurance Group in Winchester, Va. and later became an independent insurance adjuster with Robert W. Green & Associates. Mr. Clark's career eventually brought the family to Richmond, where permanent roots were planted. He was President of J. H. Clark & Associates, Inc., which at its height operated six offices in the Richmond, Winchester and North Carolina areas. Mr. Clark also owned and operated Carolina Claims Service and Virginia Property Inspection Services. Always giving, Jay was heavily involved in the community through his work in the ACCA Highlanders, Second Baptist Church and tutoring through the years, as well as many other opportunities. After retirement from the insurance industry, Jay and his wife moved to Nags Head, N.C. and later, to the sunny skies of Florida. Never to be kept far from his family and growing grandchildren, Jay and Anna returned to Richmond, where his entrepreneurship spirit continued as the President of LDK Products, Inc. located in Rockville, Va., until the time of his death. Always dreaming and inspiring those around him, Jay was an avid reader, a steadfast learner, a world traveler and heartfelt lover of the midwest, as well as traditional country music. He never knew a challenge that could not be overcome and always loved a good time with his family and friends. Most importantly, Jay was a true romantic. He loved his wife and their life with all his being and from the very first day he met her. If you were lucky enough to know Jay Clark you were lucky enough. Mr. Clark was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church, River Road and Gaskins Road, Richmond, Va., where his celebration of life will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Westhampton Memorial Park. Friends will be received at Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., Richmond, on Wednesday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 and 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences received at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.