Albert Ross Clark of St. Albans, West Virginia peacefully completed his journey Home on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2012. He was eighty nine years young.
Albert was born on New Year’s Day in 1923 in Princeton, West Virginia. He was the third child of Emma Ruth Harvey Clark and Albert Ross Clark, Sr. Albert graduated from Hinton High School in 1941. He served with the United States Navy during World War II. He retired from Union Carbide in Institute, West Virginia (Dow Chemical), in 1986. Albert was an artist working in wood, oil painting, glass painting and pen and ink.
Albert was a dedicated member of Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans, West Virginia. Albert served on various committees at Highlawn. There are numerous memories that will live on in Highlawn Baptist Church in the form of stained glass and building work that Albert created for the church.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Albert Clark Sr. He was also preceded in death by four siblings, Mary Helen Clark, Frances Clark Horst, Thomas Nathan Clark, and the Rev. Harvey Clark.
Albert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Perry Clark. Albert is survived by sister Geraldine Beshears (Charles) and brother, Ralph Fulton Clark (Jane). He is survived by daughters, Reba Clark Denzie (John) and Ellen Clark (Richard Williams). Also surviving are five grandchildren: Vanessa Adkins (Frank), Meghan Quillen, Audrey Ray (Greg), Robert Denzie and Olivia Denzie. Whitney Jade Smith and Richard Adkins are surviving great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the staff on 4- West at Charleston Memorial Hospital. Their kind, compassionate care during the last days of Albert’s life will always be remembered.
Services will be held at Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans, WV on December 29, 2012, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Mark Stauffer officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, WV.
The family requests that family and friends make donations to the charity of their choice in lieu of flowers.
Aunt Mary, Ellen, Reba, and Grandchildren,
Our family has fond memories of family reunions over the years where we got to see everyone and get caught up on the events that had transpired since the last reunion. Uncle Albert and Aunt Mary were always a special part of those times. Though our hearts are saddened by the loss of Uncle Albert, we rejoice in the assurance that our reunion in Heaven will be sweeter than any we have known on earth. May the Lord comfort you and encourage you with memories of the godly man that Uncle Albert was. We have all been blessed by our time with him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
DEAR MARY, REBA, ELLEN, AND FAMILY,
MY LOVE AND PRAYER WILL ALWAYS BE FOR YOU MARY, YOUR DAUGHTERS: REBA AND ELLEN, YOUR GRANDCHILDREN, AND FOR ALL ALBERT’S IMMEDIATE FAMILY. IF I CAN EVER BE OF HELP LET ME KNOW. I HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF ALBERT. I COULD NEVER HAVE HAD A BETTER BROTHER-IN LAW. WHEN ALBERT’S BROTHER, FRANK WAS LIVING, WE HAD SUCH GREAT GET TOGETHERS, TRAVELING, AND ENJOYING EACH OTHERS’ COMPANY. HEAVEN IS BRIGHTER
NOW SINCE FRANK AND ALBERT ARE THERE. SOMEDAY WE WILL ALL MEET IN HEAVEN WITH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
REBA AND ELLEN,
IF I CAN BE OF HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I DEARLY LOVED YOUR DAD AND MOM. I WILL CHERISH THE MEMORIES I HAVE OF ALBERT. I REALLY HAD A GREAT VISIT WITH YOUR MOM, MARY,
IN DECEMBER; SHE IS MORE LIKE A SISTER TO ME THAN A SISTER-IN-LAW. FRANK AND I ENJOYED
SPENDING TIME WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR CHILDREN, AND
YOUR MOM.
WITH MY LOVE AND PRAYERS,
HILDA PERRY……..(WIFE OF FRANK PERRY…..ALBERT’S BROTHER)
P.O. BOX 26
OAK HILL, W.V. 25901
PLEASE CALL ME.
Dear Ellen, Dick and family I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lynn
Aunt Mary, Ellen, Reba, and Grandchildren,
We are sharing in your sorrow, but rejoicing in your hope! Uncle Albert has left an incredible legacy of faith and service that has impacted literally thousands of lives. He was a great man who is now experiencing the great rewards with which his Savior has welcomed him into Heaven! Imagine his reunion with family and loved ones! I (Cindy) am so grateful that two summers ago Mom, Dad, and I were able to visit with him and Aunt Mary. He gave us a tour of his beloved church, and I realized anew the depth of his gifts, talents, and desire to serve. I will be staying with Dad in order to allow Mom to attend his service. We regret that we ourselves cannot attend, but are with you all in thought and prayer.
Much love and prayers,
Harold and Cindy McManus
Mrs. Clark, Ellen, Reba, Vanessa, Meghan, and Audrey,
Please accept my deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband, dad, and grandfather. You’ve suffered a great loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sad to hear of Uncle Alberts passing. Even though we haven’t been around Uncle Albert and Aunt Mary very much, we have such fond memories of both. I was so impressed they both came to Moms (Ocie) funeral back in 2007. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to attend on Saturday, we will be with you in our hearts and prayers as you remember the heritage that Uncle Albert has left. That generation was an incredible group of people who contributed so much in so many ways. I know, you too, have fond memories and we look forward to a great reunion with The Lord some day. Rejoicing with you even as we mourn. Phillip and Gloria Clark
Ellen and Reba, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time. I am so thankful for the visit with your Mom and Dad this past October. Holding you close in prayer, Patti