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Tony O. Clark

08/04/1962 - 06/27/2021

Obituary For Tony O. Clark

Mr. Tony O. Clark of Charlotte, NC entered eternal rest and peace on Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born on August 4, 1962 to the late James E. Clark and Gladys E. Clark.

He lived in Martinsville until he left to attend college at Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA. He obtained his commission into the US Army while at VSU and moved to Washington DC to attend Officer’s School. Tony and his family lived in Washington, DC for 8 years and eventually moved to St. Louis, MO where he obtained his MSW at Washington University, Birmingham, AL and finally Charlotte, NC where he had resided for 15 years.

Tony has been a MSW Social Worker in many capacities, most recently serving as a Medical Social Worker for Novant Health Systems in Charlotte. His lifelong desire was to help and he did so in his professional capacities as well as in his ownership of Clark’s Lawncare where he mentored young men into adulthood. Tony enjoyed his job duties, coaching, working on cars, his family and especially his mother.

He accepted Christ and was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL . He moved his membership to Friendship Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC under the leadership of Pastor Clifford Jones.

Tony leaves to mourn his high-school sweetheart and wife of 32 years, Carol M. Clark, 2 sons Orlando (Kristyle) and Tony J. (Vanessa), 4 grandchildren Kamari, Naiyah, Antonia and Aailyah. His mother (his heart), Gladys Clark of Martinsville and sisters, Dianne Lee (Ralph) of Washington DC, Evangelee Martin and Vickie Draper of Martinsville, his special aunt, Thelma Hairston of Martinsville, VA, numerous cousins, and a host of other friends and family.

His Homegoing ceremony will be Saturday, July 3rd at 11:00 at Refuge Temple Ministries, 205 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA, with Pastor Alan Preston, Officiating. A public viewing will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. Interment will be at Carver Memorial Gardens.

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I retired from Presbyterian after working as a nurse for 43 years, the last for 15 with Tony. He was such a special soul and made my work and my patients lives so much better. He was the sweetest, Kindest gentle soul. He and I had so many talks and his advice was right on target. I know he loved God, family his friends and most of all his Mom. He will always be in my memories and thoughts. My God wrap his arms around his family and comfort them. Myra from 4C.

To Carol and Family!! We are just finding out about Tony transitioning to heaven. Our hearts goes out to you all. We send our prayers and love always. Your Family, Call and Meeice

To the Clark Family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of Mr.Clark Rest In Paradise. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. I extend my most sincere condolences to you and your family. Jewels and Family

Words of love, expressions of sorrow, precious memories,and prayers of comfort sent to the Clark Family in a special way from the Adams, Penn & Bowles Families.

To the Clark Family, My thoughts and Prayers are with you. May God comfort you. Nachelle Burris

To the Clark family just finding out about y'all loss, my heart is heavy, I have been knowing Mrs Gladys and family for so many years. My prayers are with the entire Clark family. God Bless you all Sandra P Hairston

Tony , you were a good friend ,but you left too soon ,My condolences, to your family,Your friend Club Nikki

To the Clark Family, We extend our sincere condolences to you during this time of need. We pray the peace, blessings, and comfort of God over your life. The 5F Heart and Vascular Unit at Novant will NEVER be the same. Tony made a lasting impact on the many lives he touched. He viewed his job as a passion, therefore never truly working a day. His impact on the hospital and his patients will always be the fondest of memories. The world has truly lost a gem but heaven gained an angel.

Praying for God's peace and comfort.

5F Heart and Vascular Unit NOVANT Health

Carol, I was shocked to hear of Tony's passing. I can't remember a time as a child when he wasn't across the street with his family. My deepest condolences are with you, his family and his abundance of friends. Truly a good one gone too soon

Tony and my late brother Mark Hairston were at VSU together and I use to visit them there back in the 80s. We are both past Airborne officers!! He was a great man and a good friend to all!!

Carol and The Clark family, I send my heartfelt condolences to you in the passing of Tony, husband, father,son, uncle, friend, and mentor. May he live on through the memory of all who knew and loved him.

Carlissa R. Brooks-Ashley

Hello Carol, I just found out today of the passing of your husband. I send you my sympathy for your loss. I wish you and your family for safety and comfort. I am glad that I got to be with you and your husband and sons. My God be with you and your sons and grand children. Uncle Raymond

My dear cousin, Carol and family, I send my sincerest condolences and heartfelt prayers to you, your family, and all of us. We love you all. God's grace, Love, Peace and Blessings Always. Love you all, Natalie

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Cuz you was a Momma's boy who will truly be missed. My ❀️ feels for Aunt Jane with all she has been through but I also know how a strong women she is and how strong she holds on too Faith. I pray she continue to hold on even though we as humans question God's actions. This is my family and I love y'all dearly. RIH Tony now with all your brothers and mine.πŸ™πŸΏπŸŽˆπŸ’‹β€οΈ

To the Clark Family, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time of bereavement. Always Remember the Fond thoughts and cherish them the rest of your life. The Scripture teaches us We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 With Love and Sympathy. Theasha T Murphy Retiree of Novant Health Systems (Case Manager)

Tony made an everlasting impression at Novanthealth Presbyterian Medical Center. He was a heart felt friend, colleague, case manager,and the list goes on. He is greatly missed! Our prayers of comfort are with you all. Love and prayers, Gloria Mungo, Chaplain

Words cannot express my deep shock and sadness upon learning of Tony's passing. I met Tony four years ago when I started working at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center. When he found out that we were both born and raised in Virginia (him from Martinsville & me from Newport News), we became instant friends. The main topic of the day would always be about our mothers. I'm really going to miss seeing that bright smile of his. If he was having a bad day, he never showed it. To his Mom, know that Tony loved you with all of his heart and soul. To his family, you are all in my thoughts & prayers. Know that you now have a very special guardian angel watching over you. Tony, my friend, my Virginia brother, you will forever hold a very special place in my heart. REST IN PARADISE MY FRIEND!!

Peace, Love & Blessings, Saphronia Austin Novant Presbyterian Medical Center Patient Experience/EVS Department

Carol and family, the Spring Park Board of Directors and the Spring Park Community offer their condolences on the Homegoing of your beloved Tony. Ivy Dunn

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Carol and family, my heart and prayers are with you and your family. As you all know, Tony was like a loving son to me. My heart is torn. I will never forget this loving and caring man. Always smiling, and ready to help everyone.He had such a loving spirit. Rest with Jesus my dear Tony.

Tony, my Brother & Friend, I love you so much, you are not dead, you live eternal life which is the real life that comes from people that love you and desire to be like your Demonstration of life. The Holy Quran says, "Say not that those who are slain in ALLAH's (GOD's) Way as dead, rather they are not. Though you perceive not. They are alive enjoying substance from on high.."

Lynn Muhammad

Carol and Family, Sharing in the transition of your beloved, Tony and "MY BABY". Remember that GOD LOVES YOU and so do I. Let his presence cheer your heart and warm your days ahead. Cherish the beautiful memories. Marguerite "Marg" and Timothy

Carol, your sons and grandson, my heart goes out to you, because Tony as you always referred to him as daddy, everyone knew that you and he was each others best friends, I came to you alls home after Orlando graduated from high school and love the love that was in your home and how you both made everyone feel so welcome, you talked about living in Chase, afterwards my husband always referred to you as Chase. My husband and I are really praying for you, your sons and rest of the family strength in the lost of this kind and caring man, husband, father, grandfather, fatherin law etc. He will be greatly miss.

Carol, may the Lord bless you and keep you in the loss of Tony. He was a kind and friendly neighbor. Please know that we will continue to pray for your family. Jerry & Janice Mundy

To Carol and the Clark Family. I was so sad to hear that Tony passed. I had the pleasure of working with Tony in Case Management at Novant Health. Tony was a great person and he will truly be missed. I pray that God continues to keep you and your family during this difficult time. L'Tanya Campbell

To Carol and the Clark family. I am so sad to hear of Tony's passing. Tony was a fine individual and just a good person. He will be missed by all who knew him. Linda Davis

Tony and I became friends at Presbyterian. My son was in high school at the time and was doing great in football. Every Monday I had to give him the run down of the game. He always had a message for me to give my son. Also, he always had the coolest socks! He dressed amazing, so I always asked to see his socks. He would laugh and them show them off! I will miss him. Prayers for the entire family, may God comfort you all. Ginia Hartsell

Mrs. Clark and the entire family, we are so sorry to hear of your lost. You have gone through so much but God knows all about it. You all have our deepest sympathy. Peter and Willie Mae Harris

In the previous condolence guest #8. My name was not added. I am Chris Gwyn.

To Carol and family, May God continue to watch over you as you go through this difficult time. I am praying for you all. Tony and I became good friends as I trained him in the Case Management Department at Forsyth Medical Center. He was always praising me for training him. We had not spoken to each other in years and out of the blue, he called me about a couple of months ago and he was the same old Tony. We laughed and again he thanked me for the training. I will miss this great human being. He was one in a million.πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

My prayers to the Family. I had the honor of knowing tony, being his Fraternity Brother and sharing his fraternity line number 3.

Terence A. Hoffman

Talking about him three weeks ago. Then I see this shocking news sorry for the loss of Tony praying for you all during this time.

Sis. Carol and Family,

My prayers are that the Lord will, as only HE can, comfort, keep and bless you at this time and going forward. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.

Sis. Phyliss S. Caldwell, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC

My thoughts and prayers to Tony's family and friends. I can't say Tony and I were close friends, but we were definitely friendly. I called on him in the hospital as I work with a home health agency. He had a wonderful spirit about him and I always appreciated our conversations on being "Dressed to the nines" as Tony was always looking his best. Thank you for sharing him with us. He will certainly be missed, but never forgotten.

Tim Sullivan

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family sis! May God comfort you all, we love you and will be there for you. Love Craig Terri and Caitlyn

My Codolences Bro.Lawrence Swanson to the Clark Family.

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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