He was a native and lifelong resident of Vinton and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Vernon attended Christian Life Church in Vinton. He enjoyed working with his hands doing carpentry work or tinkering with things around his house.
Survivors include his son, Vernon W. Clark (Donna O'Quain) of Vinton, Donny Clark (Susan) of League City, Texas, Richard Clark of New Orleans, and Sharon Clark of Sulphur; six grandchildren, Danny Clark, Joshua Clark, Bryan Clark, Paris Clark, Madison Clark, and Morgan Clark; and two great-grandchildren, Kiera Clark and Josiah Clark. He is preceded in death by his parents, Berry and Lera Bos Clark.
His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 19, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Pastors Don Snider and LeRoy McClelland will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery in Vinton. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. until time of service Saturday in the funeral home. Words of comfort and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
