He was born to Lillie Lee Clark and Ralph Monroe Clark in Rocky Point, NC. He served in the US Marine Corp in World War II. He was employed by Atlantic Coast Line in Wilmington, NC. and in 1960, moved with his family and railroad friends to Jacksonville. He retired in 1982 from CSX after nearly 40 years of service. Mr. Clark was a charter member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where he was the oldest member.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Atla Ray Clark and Mattie Crews Clark, as well as stepson, Rusty Salling.
Surviving him are his daughter, Susan Pfahler(Randy) and grandson Cameron.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Paul Methodist Church, 8264 Lone Star Road 32211
A graveside service for Leon will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Chapel Hills Memory Gardens, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225.