Roger was a 20-year veteran of the US Air Force, retiring in 1982. After his Air Force service, he worked for US Army Civil Service for 14 years in Fairbanks, Alaska. After moving to Middleburg in 1998, he went to work for Trinity Services Group in 2000, first at the Clay County Detention Center in Green Cove Springs, Florida and later at the St. Johns County Detention Center in St. Augustine, Florida and retired in 2013.
Roger was born in Buena Vista, Virginia, on March 18, 1945, the eldest son of Richard Myers (Doc) Clark and Margie Marie Mason Clark. He was predeceased by his parents.
Roger is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Carole Elizabeth Gerwitz Clark and his son, Richard S. (Doc) Clark (Karen) of Helotes, Texas. Three grandchildren: Summer C. Clark, Helotes, Texas, Kathryn G. Clark and Alexander J. Clark, Atascosa, Texas.
Roger is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Marie Henson (Frank), Powhatan, Virginia; Danielle Ellis (John), Houston, Texas; James Clark (Vicky), Middleburg, Florida; Carol Sue Hatcher (Henry), Lexington, Virginia; Dennis Clark (Linda), Richmond, Virginia; Dwight Clark (Becky), Richmond, Virginia; Kathy Gatewood (Monty), Richmond, Virginia; Page Clark (Donna), Jacksonville, Florida. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Roger's life will be held at a later date.Those wishing to make donations in Roger's memory may do so to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3601 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg, FL. Please post words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.