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JR Jim Clark, Sr., 92, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Vonceil; three sons, James R. Clark, Jr. and wife, Carole, Osceola Clark and wife, Pamela, and Thomas Clark and companion, Debbie; one granddaughter, Jill Williams; four grandsons, Jay Clark, Scott Clark, Matthew Clark, and Jody Clark; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Willie McMullen and Janey Haygood. He was born February 29, 1916 in Simpsonville, TX to the union of Osceola and Virginia Clark, who have preceded him in death. He is also preceded by four sisters and two brothers. His family moved to Pittsburg, TX where he graduated high school in 1932. He then attended Baylor University where he earned his BBA graduating in 1937. James moved to New Mexico in 1940 for business and met Vonceil in December of the same year. They were married in May of 1941. Jim served in the U.S. Army from July 1943 to December 1945. He was a 32nd degree Mason in the Socorro Lodge and White River Lodge in Show Low, AZ. After moving to Albuquerque in 1959 they became members of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Funeral Services will be held Friday March 7, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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