Robert Ozell Clark

Robert Ozell Clark Robert Ozell Clark age 86 of rural Jonesboro and formerly of Painton, MO died Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 10:50 a.m. at his home surrounded by his family.Robert was born October 1, 1923 in Sikeston, MO the son of Benjamin Franklin and Nellie Mae (Altom) Clark.Robert married Freda Maxine Patterson on January 2, 1946. She preceded him in death on September 26, 2006.Robert served under Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz who personally transferred him to set up and manage the fuel base in Okinawa during World War II.In his early military service he played softball in Hawaii. After returning home he continued his love for the game playing for many years in Southeast Missouri where he won three State Championships, having pitched four perfect games and countless no-hitters. He was referred to as "Ironman Clark". After moving to Illinois he continued pitching softball earning quite a formidable reputation until the age of 65. In Illinois he was fondly known as "Pappie".Robert was a Moorman Feed Salesman as well as District Manager for over thirty years. He was a dedicated farmer throughout his life. He had an avid passion for hunting & fishing.Robert is survived by his son, Terry (Ramona) Clark of Jonesboro; his daughter, Dr. Gail (Mel) Dallas of Indianapolis, IN; two grandsons, Sean (Shelly) Clark of Dongola and Clark Dallas of Indianapolis, IN; two granddaughters, Jessi (Thomas) Watson of Anna and Britton Dallas of Indianapolis, IN; two great-granddaughters, Adriana Clark of Equality and Payton Needham of Dongola; one great-grandson, Christopher Needham of Dongola; one brother, Bill (Peggy) Clark of Oran, MO; three sisters, Imogene Graviett of Oran, MO, Glenda (Tharon) Anthony of Huntington, MD, and Jane (Eugene) Roberts of Perris, CA; and a special friend, Mildred Boster of Columbia, MS.Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Freda; his parents; a grandson, Matthew Clark; two brothers, Benjamin and Wayne Allen Clark; and a sister, Jesse Lucille Thackrey. Funeral Services for Robert Ozell Clark will be Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Mark Roath officiating. Interment will be in the Casper Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by Anna VFW Post 3455 and U.S. Navy Funeral Honors Team. Friends may call Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 5 - 8 p.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Matthew Monroe Clark Scholarship Fund.