Athel D Clark

Athel D. Clark, 84, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born January 9, 1930 in Haskell, Oklahoma to Richard Guy Clark and Walsie Elnora McNinch Clark. Athel was 3 years old when his family moved to Muskogee where he attended West High and Muskogee High School. He also attended Connors State College where he received an Associate’s Degree. Athel proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War with the 979th FA Battalion. He would later receive an Honorable discharge. Athel met and later married Wanda Damme on November 5, 1970 in Muskogee. They shared 44 years of marriage together. He worked as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service from which he retired in 1989 after 30 years of service. He led music at Bethel Baptist Church for 31 years. He also led music in a couple of Muskogee area churches. Athel enjoyed spending time outdoors. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and boating. He loved attending the sporting events when his children and grandchildren were involved. He will be truly missed. Athel was preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Terry Ball; brother, Dewey Houston Clark; sisters, Dee Mon Eller and Donnie G. Butler. He is survived by his wife, Wanda of the home; children, Nick Clark and wife Debra of Wagoner, OK, Sharon Barton and husband Larry of Thompsons Station, TN, Dewayne Clark of Chouteau, OK, Gene Ball of Muskogee, Rene Smith and husband Elwood, Darcy Teeples and husband Larry, all of Fort Gibson, OK; daughter-in-law, Cindy Ball of Muskogee, OK; sisters, Delores Cheek of Longmont, CO, Darlene Wilson of OKC, OK, Dorothy Jean O’Dell and husband Johnny of Ft Gibson, OK; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other family members and friends. Funeral services for Athel will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2014 at Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum with Rev. Tom Shelton officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers and pallbearers will be Erica and Rob Frazier, Chad and Makyla Clark, Chelsea and Ryan Davison, Kyle and Michele Perryman, Jennifer and Jakob Schwendimann, Will and Kelli Clark, Catlin Ball, Whitney Ball, and Courtney Ball.

Athel D Clark

January 9, 1930 - December 24, 2014