Thomas Charles Clark, Sr. (1935 – 2024)

Thomas Charles Clark, Sr., 88, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Winchester, Virginia.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 29, at 1:00 p.m. in Prospect Hill Cemetery, with Sammy Campbell officiating.

Mr. Clark was born July 15, 1935, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Oscar H. Clark, Sr. and Hazel Clark.

He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954-1957, gaining the rank of Corporal. He was very proud of his service to our country. Mr. Clark played football for Warren County High School and, in 1953, went to the state championship game.

He retired as an aircraft fueler after 40 years from Allied Aviation at Reagan National and Dulles Airports. In his retirement, he enjoyed selling refurbished fishing rods, military items, and other collectibles at the Front Royal Flea Market.

Survivors include his children, Thomas Clark, Jr. (Donna) of Front Royal, Kathy Farrior of Stephens City, Elaine Collins of Asheboro, North Carolina, and Kent Garner (Pat) of Burlington, North Carolina; sister, Joyce Davis of Front Royal; grandchildren, Kyle Farrior, Holly Kennedy, Bryan and Jonathon Garner, Melodi Miller and Bradley Collins; and great-grandchildren, Jordan and Sarah Farrior, Isaiah, Faith, Jacey, Ava and Quest Garner, Clark, Canaan and Abigail Miller, and soon to arrive, Tucker Kennedy.

On September 18, 1959, he married “Bert” Clark, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Oscar H. Clark, Jr.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 29, from 12-1 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.