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Robert Cook Clark

June 29, 1948 ~ April 13, 2013

Robert (Bob) Cook Clark, 64, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 after fighting a courageous year long battle with lung and brain cancer. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in El Dorado, AR on June 29, 1948 to the late Dr. James Frank Clark, Sr., and the late Margaret Gibbs Clark. Bob grew up in El Dorado, AR and after high school attended Southern State College in Magnolia, AR and later transferred to Kansas State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. He was hard working and had a successful career in the poultry industry. He was extremely knowledgeable in the field and performed his work with the highest standards and integrity. He began his 42 year career working for Cargill, Inc. and later worked for Townsend Foods, Jamesway Incubator Co., Braswell Food, Pete & Jerry's Organic Eggs, and most recently with Sanderson Farms as the hatchery superintendent in Kinston, North Carolina. Bob enjoyed being the life of the party and took pride in his garden and yard. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Tarheels. Beloved husband of 42 years to Rosemary Musil Clark who he met at Kansas State University; loving father of Samantha Clark Aktug and husband Kurt of Kernersville, NC, and Robert Cary Clark and his wife Elizabeth of Durham, NC; grandfather of Cole and Tyler Aktug and Aidan and Avari Clark. He is also survived by his brothers, Dr. James Frank Clark, Jr., his wife Ann Porter both of Pine Bluff, AR and David Gibbs Clark and wife Nancy of Little Rock, AR. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The family will receive friends and family Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 315 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount, NC from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The rosary will be prayed at 7:00pm at the church. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00am Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Tim Meares officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice or The Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Catholic School. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. A special word of thanks to Dr. Xiang Wang and staff, Dr. Laura Jacimore and staff, and Shawn, with Hospice for their generous care and compassion Visitation Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 331 Hammond Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-972-0452 --> | Tuesday 4/16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Service Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 331 Hammond Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-972-0452 --> | Wednesday 4/17, 11:00 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. I worked with Bob at Sanderson Farms for two years. I knew him for only a short time but have great memories of him. My deepest sympathy to his family.

  2. One way that God provides comfort is through his word the Bible. (Rom. 154) Why not keep a list of scriptures that are comforting to you Grieving is not an overnight process. But the Bible can provide comfort, for it assures us that in the new world that God promises to bring about. You too many find that meditating on such promises will help you to cope with the loss of your loved one. Some have been comforted As we face the pain of losing someone we love. The Bible gives us comfort in our time of grief. One day the last enemy death will be brought to nothing. (1 Cor. 1526) Jesus gave his human life for us by letting his blood be shed as a sacrifice. Then He ascended to heaven & once for all time our offered the value of his shed blood to God. (Heb. 911,12) That laid the basis for the forgiveness of, all mankind.


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