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Obituary For Mr. Vincent Lionel Clark

Vincent Lionel Clark transitioned from this earthly place on November 18, 2021.

“Vince” was born on August 21, 1963, to Alfred Judge Clark and Creola Rush Clark in Albemarle, NC. He was a 1982 graduate of South Stanly High School where he found his love for cars and upholstery. He would go on to become an upholsterer by trade and subsequently, the owner of Thompson’s and Clark’s Upholstery in Norwood, North Carolina.

A member of the H.C. Smith Funeral Home family, Vince worked faithfully with Mr. Harold Smith for 30 years.

Vincent was a member of the Bennettsville A.M.E. Zion Church where he served as Chairman of the Trustee Board, Senior Choir Member, and a part of the church’s Cemetery Committee. A servant of the community, Vince was also a mentor at Norwood Elementary School and the community at large. He was also a member of the Stanly County Historical Society.

Vincent was proceeded in death by his father, Alfred J. Clark, and brother, Alfred Douglas Clark.

He is survived by his mother, Creola Clark and two sisters, Cathy Holland and Cynthia Williams of Norwood, NC, four nieces, Edwyna W. Brooks (Anthony) and Melinda W. Nixon (Dwayne) both of Hawaii, Brittany W. Bennett (Jeremy) of Norwood, NC and Kia M. Clark of Charlotte, NC, great-nieces, Oslyn and Maliyah, great nephews, Aiddan, Trendan, Jeremy Jr., Khai, and Anthony II.

He was joined in marriage to Ladonna Townsend Clark and later in love to Dorla Allen Clark, her son, Darius Allen and grandson, QuaDarius Griffin. He will also be remembered fondly by close friend, Roxie Mask.

Vince and his memories will also be cherished by uncles, James Clark, David Clark (Marie), Karo Crump, Alexander Dumas (Ruby), Russell Dumas (Barbara); aunts, Pam Clark, Mattie Clark, Betty Smith, Bernice Colson, Nadine Clark, Nan Boggan (Fletcher), Sylvia Leake, Leola Clark, Daisy Rush, and Julia Rush.

The Homegoing Services were held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 11:00am, Smith’s Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment followed in the Clark Family Plot of Bennettsville AME Zion Church, Norwood, North Carolina.

Guest Book

To Mother Creola and the Clark family : May love ❤ conquer, embrace and cover all things during this time of bereavement and after... Sincerest condolences, Dr. Germain K. Snuggs

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So Sorry For The Lost....We Love You Cousin Creola And The Entire Clark/Rush Family....Ms. Sarah Clark And Family...Oakboro, NC... R.I.H...CUZ....

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My deepest condolences to mother Clark, Cathy, Kay, and the Clark family, I loved Vince as like a brother. He was always one anyone could count on when you needed him to do anything for you. Always had a smile on his face as if he had no worries a happy go lucky man and I loved him for it and when I called him he never hesitated to come. I will miss him as much as you all will. I love you all very much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Pamela Ford

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To the Clark family a loving branch has fallen from your family tree, truly my condolences to all of you. I loved Vince like he was my brother there was nothing he would not do for anyone. I'll miss him dearly as I know you all will. I love everyone of you and you're in my heart.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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To the Clark family, I offer my sincere condolences to the family. May God continue to comfort and Bless you during these difficult times. Clara B.Cole

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To the Clark family, I offer my sincere condolences to the family. May God continue to comfort you during these difficult times.

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Sending our prayers and condolences to the family, and praying God strengthen you at this time and this is my family also. He will be missed by all. Louis & Dr. Mary Ruth Burns & Family

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Sorry for your loss. Will miss cousin Vincent very much, love you all Sincerely Moo Moo and family

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I will miss Vincent very much!!! Though we were cousin s, he was just like a brother to me. I love you all very much. No words can express how much we will miss Vincent. Sorry I can't be with you all due to COVID-19. Just know I really love you all.

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Sorry for your loss. Aunt Creola and the rest of my family. I love you all very much. May the Lord be with you all. I am continually praying for you all. Sincerely Moo Moo and the Davis Family.

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Sending my sincerest condolences to the Clark family you are in my prayers 🙏🕊

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To mother Clark and family Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Vincent was a very dear and trusted friend to many. He will be missed. Linda Kelly and family

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The family have my prayers during this time. Vincent did niece upholstery, he will be missed! Shirley Simon Allen 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💖

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I grew up with Vince and always considered him to be a good friend. He always had a smile and was so kind-hearted. His family is in my thoughts and prayers. Ellen Skidmore Wood

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Vince will be remembered fondly in my heart. He worked diligently for his family, his home church, and the Concord District. He served as a great example for young men to follow. Love and sympathy to his family and friends. Betty Bennett Evans

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Condolence to the family! RIP My brother Tim Steed.

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to the family of VinceClark we send our Love and condolences. mr. Melvin and Deborah Watkins

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Praying for your family. So sorry for your loss..

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So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the whole family.

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How can I say goodbye to a friend like Vincent he was one who you could count,great upholstery work that everyone talked about and at church he always made me feel at home. I will miss him. Pastor Ledbetter and the Stanly Grove Church

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It is hard to lose a dear loved one and words cannot take away the sadness you must feel. U hope it helps to remember that Vincent is in God's hand and that you are in my thoughts and prayers, Blessing to all Vernon T, Kersey, Morven NC

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You all have our deepest sympathy. Vic was a great person he would do anything he could to help you. He always checked on me and Elijah and we will miss him and I don't think our church family will be the same. The Threadgill family is here for you all if and when you need us .💕💕

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You all have our deepest sympathy, I'm still at a lot of words .Vic was a great person and would do anything he could to help you . He will be missed. 💕

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God's Blessings, Prayers,love and condolences to family and friends. Stay mindful that God knows what's best always in our living to when he call us from this living.Deepest and most sincere sympathy. Lynne,Larikus, Cordero and Takira

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Sorry to hear of the passing of Vincent I missed him on Tuesday I went by there he was not there I heard that he was in the hospital I had some for him to prepare for me he's done some nice work in the past for me and I'm sure he's done it for others also. To The Clark's and Rush's Family you have My Deepest Condolences and Sympathy.Lisa

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Our prayers are with the family of Vincent Clark during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, from Stanly County Minority Health Council.

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The South Stanly High School Class of 1982 sends their deepest sympathy to the family of Vince Clark. Go rest high on that mountain, classmate.

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The family have my sincere condolences during this time 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💖

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Our sincere condolences.Prayers.Omar Malik Pauling and Debra Rose Mauney Norwood,NC

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Our sincere condolences.Prayers.

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So sorry to hear of the passing of Vincent. There are no words to say to ease the pain but we can share the following words Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. We will continue to keep the Clark and Rush in our prayers. Roy and Lynette Huntley and Family Norwood NC

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We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Vincent. There are no words to say to ease your pain at this time. We will share these words with you Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal in due time. We will continue to keep the Clark and Rush in our prayers.

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We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Vincent. We are lost for words but we will share these words Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal in due time. We will continue to keep the Clark and Rush family in prayer.

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We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Vincent. There are no words to offer to ease your pain at this time. We will share these words with you Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. We will continue to keep the entire Clark and Rush in prayer.

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Praying that The God Of All Grace, will give this family his strength and peace, to go through this difficult time. Elder Larry W. Cole, Sr.

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I just spoke to you about doing another motorcycle vest for 3 members of my club and you said bring them by. Drove up today and got the news. My God. Prayers to your family. Melissa "Sassie" Christian Vice President of Blade Motorcycle Club of Mocksville, NC

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I remember when Vincent and I rode through Norwood in his black VW bug when I was about 14 years old. We have a lot of good memories from Uncle Ed's upholstery shop which Vincent later purchased. I'll miss him prayers for his family. They all are like family to us. God bless you all. Love ya Jerry and Teresa Whitley.

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I remember when Vincent and I rode through Norwood in his black VW bug when I was about 14 years old. We have a lot of good memories from Uncle Ed's upholstery shop which Vincent later purchased. I'll miss him prayers for his family. They all are like family to us. God bless you all. Love ya Jerry and Teresa Whitley.

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We are going to miss him coming to house to Edward He was always very helpful a very thoughtful person and his family was nice also He really like Ed's apple pies Edward and Betty Thompson

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Sending Condolences to the Clark family and prayers 🙏 from your cousins in Wadesboro NC Barbara Ingram Tammy Ingram and Anita I Spencer Love You All 💕💕

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We are praying for you. Terry and Pamela Lamb

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Vincent was always such a kind person. Condolences to the family

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Vincent was always such a kind person. Condolences to the family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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