Mark Clark, 72, of Waco, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Funeral Service: 11am Monday June 24 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with a Visitation one hour prior with burial to follow at Rosemound Cemetery.
Mark was born in Indianola, Mississippi on October 28, 1951 as the third child and only son of Nellie and Ezra Clark. He grew up in Indianola, graduating from high school there, and attending nearby colleges. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from Delta State University, he went out of state, to Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, to get his master’s. That is also where he met Joy Tanner, who would become his wife after they both graduated in 1978.
They moved around Arkansas, Texas, and Mississippi during the first few years of their marriage. During those years they wanted to become parents but learned that would not be happening in the natural way. However, that didn’t bother them too much, as they didn’t insist on having a biological relationship anyway. They were just happy to be parents, regardless who bore the children, so they adopted two little boys.
They eventually moved to Waco, where Mark went to work for the probation department, where he worked for 27 years before finally retiring. Since then he worked at various things he enjoyed especially attending auctions, first in person and later online.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Freda Gray, and Shirley Russell.
Those left to mourn his passing include his wife Joy, sons Daniel (Erica), Matthew (Shelley); grandchildren, Jazmine, Daniel Jr., Ja’Naiyah, Jose, Parker, Halley, Kenleigh, and Colton, as well as sister Elizabeth (Ben) Ervin, 2 nephews and 3 nieces.
Print Obituary & Condolences
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather, and uncle. May you feel God’s comfort through family connections, and shared memories.
Joy, during the years we have known you, you have shown continuous loving care for Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Covering you all in prayers. Mark was an exceptional man. May you feel God’s loving presence and peace as you grieve the passing of your beloved, husband, father, and grandfather.
Linda Dulin and David McCarroll
Joy, we mourn with you for the passing of Mark. Know that you and all your family are loved by many and especially by our Lord, Jesus Christ. We will be praying for all of you.
Ed and Karla Davis
Joy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the death of Mark. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his suffering on earth has ended. You have been a faithful caregiver for a long time.
Pat and Doug Weaver
Joy, We are so sorry for the loss of your husband, Mark. You have been a great example of a loving & caring caregiver. May God bless & comfort you & your family as you travel this grief journey. You will be in our prayers.
Joy & Scott Presnall
I worked with Mark during his tenure with McLennan County Adult Probation Dept. He worked hard and gave it his all everyday. He worked together with his assistant as a professional and was very kind hearted to other staff.
C. Hand
So sorry for your loss Joy