Grissom-Clark Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA

Obituary For Mr. Arthur R. Clark

He was born Arthur Ronald Clark, the youngest of two children to the late Arthur and Katherine Brown Clark in Atlanta, GA at Grady Hospital. Arthur Clark started his education at John Hope Elementary and attended Howard High School for his 8th grade year. He entered and graduated from Murphy High School in 1968 with the 2nd highest GPA in his class as the Salutatorian. Arthur was also a member of the Beta Club and Soccer team as well the winner of the Elks Oratorical Contest. After graduating high school he entered Morehouse College where he received a BS Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting. Arthur continued his education at Atlanta University with a fellowship; he graduated with the Class of 1974 to receive an MBA in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

On May 18, 1973, he was united in holy matrimony to Empress Dylanda Robinson. They were married by Revered T. P. Grissom, Sr. From this union was born two children. On Sunday, May 17, 1998 Arthur and Empress Clark renewed their vows during a wedding ceremony that celebrated their 25th year of marriage. Their sons, Reginald and Aaron Clark, participated. Reginald escorted his mother to the altar and Aaron played a solo on his saxophone.

Arthur began his career at the First National Bank in Atlanta, GA as a bank auditor. After working several years as a self employed accountant, he worked for over 17 years at Clark Atlanta University in the Office of Grants and Contracts. During his final years, he worked at ASA in a job he thoroughly enjoyed.

Arthur’s love for sports (Falcons, Hawks, Braves, etc.) was phenomenal. He watched with an unmatched intensity witnessed by only a close circle of friends and family. He was an avid runner/walker, exercising 5-7 days every week. One of the lasting memories we will have of Arthur Clark will be his self-taught skill in cooking and consumption of his favorite foods.

Arthur is survived by his widow, Empress Dylanda Robinson Clark, his two sons, Reginald Antonio Clark (Ashley) and Aaron Cornelius Clark, MD (Janise-Fiance), his soon to be born granddaughter (Ava Monroe Clark), Mrs. Marcia Robinson (Sister-in-law), Mrs. Marcielle Robinson Bell (Henry) and family, Mrs. Linda Robinson (Sister-in-law), Mrs. Damien Robinson Gobourne (Stephen) and family, a host of dear friends and life-long supporters of THE CLARK FAMILY ENDEAVORS.

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I am very sorry for your loss. May the love of family, friends, and Almighty God bring you comfort and support during your time of grief and afterward. (Ps. 83:18; Isaiah 41:10) May your precious memories of Arthur and the hope of a resurrection right here on a restored earth bring you peace. (Acts 24:15; Psalm 37:11, 29)

- P. Henderson

We would like to offer our sincerest condolences for your loss. It is our hope that your family finds comfort in the Bible at John 5:28, 29. This scripture has comforted our family in coping with the loss of our love ones. We hope it does the same for your family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

- T. Banks

To the Clark Family, It deeply saddens us here at American Security to lose such a great employee. I always smiled when I would hear Mr. Clark's phone calls ins. Even though I never met him in person I will always remember him. Our prayers are with all the family.

- Linda Rosser

Mr. Clark was a very nice and decent co-worker and considered a friend,he will be sadly missed.

- Melvin & Willene Johnson

"Miss Empress," I am in the tens place... only 10 digits away! I have such fond memories of all your help extended to me in math and our long-standing friendship. You've been a woman of the Word for a long time. So continue to stand on God's Word because He promised to never leave you or forsake you. I continue to stand with you and your family. Blessings, Roberta

- Roberta Daniel