Thomas E. Clark age 74, of St. Mary, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at
his home.
Graveside services will be held at 12 noon, Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Redford Cemetery,
with interment to follow. Cremation rites were accorded to Mr. Clark. Crain Funeral Home,
Newton is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tom was born on June 6, 1950, in Effingham, Illinois the son of Chester Edward and Katherine
Rose (Colwell) Clark. Tom was a retired sewing machine mechanic, having worked in the
garment industry. In his free time, Tom loved spending time outdoors. He enjoyed riding
motorcycles, hanging out at the river, coon hunting, riding horses and taking trips in his R.V.
Tom is survived by his children Lara Smith of Harrisburg, IL and BobbyLee Todd of Lake
Charles, LA; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and
siblings Donnie (Mary) Clark of Mt. Grove, MO, Roy (Julie) Clark of Willow Hill, IL, Jeff
(Betty)Clark of Farmersburg, IN, Ray (Becky) Clark of Dundas, IL, Peggy Rodgers of Olney, IL,
Ted (Debbie) Clark of Elizabethtown, KY and Mike (Pam) Clark of Dix, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Rhoda Carol Clark.
Online condolences may be offered at www.crainfuneral.com.
