William "Fred" Frederick Clark, 73, a lifelong resident of Greensburg, went to meet our Lord and Savior on June 20, 2019, at 11:15 pm, at Aspen Place due to complications of multiple sclerosis. Fred was born in Decatur County on May 6, 1946 to parents Francis and Carol (Ferris) Clark.
Fred attended Sandcreek Elementary School, was a 1964 graduate of Greensburg High School, and a 1968 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in agriculture. He grew up and resided on the farm that has been in the Clark name for 100 years. He took great pride in farming the same ground his father and grandfather worked before him. Fred owned all red equipment (International Harvester), and was especially proud of his Farmall Super H tractor. He was a faithful member of the Liberty Baptist Church since childhood. Fred has served as Sunday School superintendent, Sunday School treasurer, and church treasurer. Fred enjoyed listening to the radio for local news, local boy’s basketball, Purdue football and basketball, Reds baseball. He loved talking family history whether his own or whoever he was conversing.
Fred was married to his long-time sweetheart, Brenda Coombs, on August 1, 1971, almost 48 years. Along with his wife, Fred is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Anita (Ryan) Lawrence and grandson, Miles Lawrence; mother-in-law, Mary Coombs; brother-in-law, Roger (Mary) Coombs; and three nieces. He was predeceased by parents and father-in-law, Gayle Coombs.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 11:00am, also at the funeral home. Rev. David Blazier will be officiating. Burial will be at South Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Liberty Baptist Church. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com
