Michael Leon Clark

Michael Leon Clark, 85, passed away the evening of March 28, 2026, in San Antonio, TX, with loved ones near him in body and spirit, while watching his final Atlanta Braves game. It was the 8th inning, right before a comeback grand slam walk-off win. He was in his happy place, watching his Braves and ready to rest. His passing was peaceful and comfortable.

Michael L. Clark is remembered in love by his sister, Deborah “Debbie” Waldrep and her husband, Pete; his children, Kelly Morrissette, Michael Clark Jr., and Jacquelyn Raimondi; their spouses, Michael Morrissette, Mandy Clark, and Kenneth Raimondi; and his grandchildren, Lily Clark, Morgan Morrissette, Madison Wholey, Kenneth “KJ” Raimondi Jr., and Alexander Raimondi. He is also remembered by his first wife and mother to Kelly and Michael Jr., Brenda Scott. He is also remembered with love by his nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his brothers, David Clark and Tommy Clark; his wife and mother to Jacquelyn, Yvonne Clark; and his wife, Barbara Germano.

He is fondly remembered by his loving companion, Jane May, and by his friends at Franklin Park Alamo Heights, Texas, where he resided since 2020, as well as by his communities in Canton, Lilburn, Lawrenceville, and Tucker, Georgia, and his hometown of Marietta, Georgia.

Michael Clark will be remembered for many things. His dedication to family was inspirational, as was his practical yet gentle wisdom. His family and friends will remember things like his booming, joyful voice saying “alright!” We will remember the way he cheered everyone on, delighting in every milestone and encouraging through every challenge, saying things like “it’s not what happens to you, it’s how you handle it,” or “gotta have a plan to change a plan.” We will remember the fierce devotion to his Atlanta Braves, his preference for Lavazza Coffee, Pinot, and a Samuel Adams. He was a million-miler on Delta Air Lines (1.5 million to be exact) and a bird aficionado, though those facts were not related. If you’ve ever paid “10 cents a minute,” then you’ve been impacted by Michael Clark, who helped lead that innovation at Sprint. No life lesson was learned in vain, and he never stopped learning, academically or daily (he really liked the newer PS5 controller). Even in retirement, he led committees, volunteered, and innovated. He was kindness and grace, a warm sunshine to those around him. Michael Clark was legendary.

“Heroes get remembered. Legends never die.” - The Sandlot