Robert Clark Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Robert Clark

Deacon Robert Lewis Clark, 80, of 112 Peter Key Road, transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Atrium Health in Shelby, North Carolina. He was born on July 2, 1943, to the late Richard and Ada Pounds Clark. He was preceded in death by his son Cedric Omar Clark; sisters, Frances Surratt, Mary Alice Stewart, and Corine Lee; brothers, Richard Clark Jr. and Eddie Clark, and son-in law, Charles Byrd.

Robert grew up in Cleveland County where he attended Douglas High School in Lawndale, NC. He was employed with Burns Middle School for 30 years as Head Supervisor of Custodians. In addition, he worked at The Cushion Company as a Supervisor for many years.

Robert was united in holy matrimony to Jo Alice Phillips for 60 years and blessed with three children. He was a good provider, loved his family and family gatherings. His passion was working on special projects in the home--e.g., painting, plumbing, and electronics. He loved working on cars as well. He enjoyed watching western cowboy movies and football games. The Carolina Panthers was his favorite team.

Robert was a lifelong and faithful member of the Pine Grove Primitive Baptist Church for many years and served as a Deacon and Treasurer.

His memories will be cherished by his wife, Jo Alice Phillips Clark and two daughters Joyce Lee of Washington, DC, and Lynn Clark Byrd of Lawndale, NC; one brother John Clark (Betty) of Lawndale, NC; sisters, Velma Vinson(James) of Iron Station, NC, Eunice Wimbush of Lawndale, NC, Mae Katherine Williams of Vale, NC and Christine Morgan of Columbus, OH; brother-in-law, Edward Surratt; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Pine Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Lawndale, NC. Visitation will be from 2:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The service will be livestreamed starting at 2:45 p.m. from the Enloe Mortuary Facebook page. Go to www.enloemortuary.com. Press the Face Book icon from the home page. Scroll down until you see services for Robert Clark. Press in the box.

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Annie Hylton sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Robert Clark - January 27, 2024

Sorry we can't be there with you. Our hearts are in Prayer at this time. Deacon Melvin and Sister Mae Hylton.

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Yvette Bryant sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Robert Clark - January 26, 2024

Joyce and Family, take comfort in knowing that he shall endure no more suffering and/or no more pain. He lived a beautiful, blessed life, with love of family, and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Living Spirit Dishgarden was sent for Robert Clark - January 26, 2024

Mr.Bud was a nice person. He was definitely a man after God heart. What i remember about him the most was our conversations about how good God is and his childhood life growing up as a little boy. We also would talk about different wild life animals we both like to eat.I mention to him i like deer. He ask me do i want some i told him yes.He was forever my BUDDY!! He made my day. He truly will be missed. Love Alveta friend of Joyce and family

My sincere condolences to My bestie Joyce and the entire Clark family. Mr. Clark was such a family man that truly loved himself some Joyce. I had the opportunity to meet him on several occasions when visiting Joyce in Charlotte. Such a humble man. He will truly be missed.My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you all Shirley Outing Graves

My deepest condolences to my bestie Joyce and the entire Clark family. Mr. Clark such a humble man that truly loved his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all doing this difficult time. Love you all.

Oh no I am loss for words. I used to work with Mr. Clark as a youngster in the JTPA program during the summer and he thought me a lot from running a buffer to using a floor scrubber and waxing the school floors. He was a hard-working individual that anyone could learn and work for. He will be greatly missed.

Jeff Benfield sent the BJHS/BMS message

I worked with Robert, Pat, and Lynn for decades at BJHS/BMS. He was a tireless worker, humble Christian, and deeply caring for his school family, and all the children under his care. Pat and Lynn, you know you have my love and gratitude for sharing Bud and your friendship with me for so long. May God's Peace and Grace wrap you up in the days ahead.

Deepest sympathy and continue prayers for the Clark family. MS. Pat and family know that we love and are praying for all of you. The Vinson family

Rest ln Peace cousin Bud to the Clark family our condolences may the Lord continue to comfort protect and bless you all

Prayers to the Clark family, Bud will truly be missed. May the Lord give y'all peace and comfort Pat Joyce, and Lynn love you Pamela Doughty and family Huntsville Al

My condolence to the family may God continue to bless y'all and give you peace and comfort from Pam Doughty and family Alabama Love y'all, Pat Joyce, and Lynn

My deepest sympathy to my friend Joyce, Ms. Clark, and the entire family. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you all in this time of grief. May God comfort you all, and bless you in during this difficult time.
Yvette

To the Family of Bud Clark what we called him such a humble man enjoyed working with him.Bud was the type of person you didn't mine working for.Go take your rest Bud for your labor is done down here but will continue in heaven. Mary Dorsey Sims