1931 - 2012 (80 years)
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Name |
Ralph J. Clark |
Birth |
23 Oct 1931 |
Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland |
Gender |
Male |
Death |
30 Mar 2012 |
Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland |
Notes |
- 2012 — FROSTBURG — Ralph J. Clark, 80, of Frostburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born Oct. 23, 1931 in Finzel, he was the son of the late John and Agnes (Burdock) Clark. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Carl (Jake) Clark and Lawrence Clark; one sister, Leona Twigg. Surviving is his loving wife of 58 years, Norma (Cullen) Clark; two daughters, Cindy Clark, Morgantown, W.Va., Linda Huff and husband Dale, Flintstone; one son, Ralph Dennis Clark and wife Tiffany, Bel Air; four grandchildren, who were the pride of his life, Stephanie Purdy and husband Michael, Seth Clark, Brady Clark, and Darrell Huff; two great-grandsons, Lukas and Levi Purdy; two great-granddaughters, Megan and Brianna Huff; one sister, Sylvia Halle; sister-in-law, Pauline Clark; nephews, Doug Clark, Randy Clark, Billy Twigg, Robert Halle and John Malloy; nieces, Margaret Carter, Diana Sipple, Debbie Breeden and Brenda Painter. Ralph was retired after 39 ½ years of service from Potomac Edison and a United States veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 24, Frostburg, and Vale Summit United Methodist Church, where he was a Board of Trustee member. Ralph enjoyed hunting, bowling, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. Family and friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. George Harpold officiating. Military honors will be accorded by Farrady Post 24 American Legion Honor Guard. In accordance with his wishes, Ralph is to be cremated following the services and a graveside service will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the Dialysis Center for their kindness during Ralph’s illness. Memorial contributions in his honor can be made towards The Vale Summit United Methodist Church, 12629 Vale Summit Road SW, Frostburg, MD 21532. Cumberland Times-News, March 31, 2012
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Person ID |
I53148 |
McKenzie Genealogy |
Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
Father |
John Leonard Clark, b. 1901, Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland d. 24 Dec 1952, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 51 years) |
Relationship |
natural |
Mother |
Agnes Mae Burdock, b. 1902 d. 8 Jun 1941, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 39 years) |
Relationship |
natural |
Family ID |
F19408 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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