Wilbur Hugh Clark, 82, of O’Fallon, IL, born Friday, August 1, 1941, in Tuscola, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Wil retired from the United States Air Force as a meteorologist after 20 years of service. He also served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Sterling Baptist Church Fairview Heights IL, Turkey Hill Grange and IL Trekkers Volkssport Club.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Wife: Carol A., nee Block, Clark
- Parents: Theodore R. and Rheba H., nee Snedeker, Clark
- Son-in-law: Robert E. Morse Jr.
Surviving are his:
- Sons
- David W. Clark of O’Fallon, IL
- Sean M. Clark of O’Fallon, IL
- Daughters
- Karla M. (Charles) McKee of O’Fallon, IL
- Kayce (Kevin) Jenne of St. Peter, IL
- Seven grandchildren
- Jarrett (Kristen) Clark
- Wesley Clark
- Clark “Jr” McKee
- Grant McKee
- Jonathan Harrawood
- Robert Morse, III
- Samantha Morse
- Three great grandchilden
- Ryan Franklin
- Eleanor Clark
- Genevieve Clark
- Four step-grandchildren
- Taylor Jenne
- Lauren Jenne
- Will Jenne
- Alex Jenne
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Sterling Baptist Church of Fairview Heights, IL or the KLE at the First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, IL.
Visitation: Visitation will be held Monday, September 4, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sterling Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL and from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Sterling Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL
Funeral: Funeral will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sterling Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL with Rev. David Gray and Rev. Ed Ingram officiating. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO with honors.
6 Comments To "Wilbur Hugh Clark"
#1 Comment By Donna Gibson On August 29, 2023 @ 3:08 pm
He was a dedicated Christian man. I am honored to have known him and Carol.
#2 Comment By Terenda A Wyant On August 29, 2023 @ 6:05 pm
He will be missed! Dale and Terenda
#3 Comment By Robert Dintelmann On August 30, 2023 @ 8:56 pm
My sympathy to all the family. My late wife and I knew Carol and Will through the Grange and they were a wonderful couple. My wife made WILLS Quilt of Valor.
Bob Dintelmann
#4 Comment By Tricia On August 31, 2023 @ 8:26 am
Karla,
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Love,
Tricia
#5 Comment By Nathan Rakers On August 31, 2023 @ 10:18 am
Karla,
Although, I never knew him he must have a great man based on what a caring and compassionate woman you are! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nathan
#6 Comment By Douglas Latsch On September 2, 2023 @ 8:42 pm
Jarrett and family,
I’m very sorry for your loss.