Jack W. Clark Jr.

He is survived by wife Jan, daughter Jordan Clark Turner and son-in-law Jake; daughter Alison Clark Malloy and son-in-law Mason; grandchildren Logan and Brinkley Pedron; Jacob, Madeline and Joanna Turner and great grandchildren; brother Dave Clark and sister-in-law Wanda; sister Emily McEvoy and brother-in-law Jeff; many more extended loved ones and his beloved dog, Shilo.

Jack was born in Harriman, Tennessee on June 18th, 1951 as the firstborn son to Derita Joyce Clark. He spent his entire childhood and teen years as a beloved member of the Harriman community. After graduating high school, Jack joined the ROTC program with Tennessee Tech before being commissioned into the Army as a Second Lieutenant. His skills in Human Resources flourished during his service, and he went on to get his MBA before joining forces with Exxon.

In 1980, Jack worked an Exxon recruitment event in Houston. He noticed the resume of a tall blonde woman who “made his heart beat twice.” Instead of offering her a job, he offered her a date, and six months later an engagement ring. Jack and Jan married in October 1980. They spent 46 years traveling the world, relocating for Exxon, and raising their daughter.

As part of Exxon’s Human Resources team, Jack was proud to have worked on the historic 1999 Exxon Mobil merger. His position at Exxon required him to travel widely — he collected many passport stamps and memories. He reflected often on his corporate experience, working with talented men and women who helped him grow. His policies and practices continue to leave a legacy within the company.

After his retirement in 2011, Jack and Jan traveled to the Galápagos Islands, African Safaris and did other wonderful explorations of the world. In 2014 they purchased their home in Jupiter, Florida, where he walked his favorite dogs Abbie and Gus to the beach each day to enjoy a sunrise coffee in the morning and a La Croix in the evenings before their passings.

In retirement, Jack cherished time with his family, making memories with Jan, spending hours playing with his grandchildren and enjoying time with his daughters.

Jack’s kind demeanor and generous spirit will live on in his children, grandchildren and all of those he met.

Jack will be laid to rest in a private service on November 20. A Celebration of Life will be held November 21 at the Jupiter Inlet Colony Beach Club from 2:00pm — 4:30pm. All who knew and loved him are welcome.

In specifying his final arrangements years ago, Jack asked that anyone coming to celebrate his life wear bright colors.

Jack’s favorite invocation to the Lord was the Serenity Prayer: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." We ask those who loved him to please pray it for him.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jack’s caregiver, Travice Downie, whose dedication to Jack the last two years was immeasurable.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages those wishing to honor his memory to donate to one of Jack’s favorite charities:

https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/campaign/690149/donate

https://www.samaritanspurse.org