Kenneth Garland Clark, age 85 of Kingston Springs, TN died at home after an extended illness on September 21, 2024.
Kenneth was born on April 8, 1939, in Erin, TN. He was one of 13 children of James Stokes and Myrtle Herndon Clark.
As he was proud to say, “I’m the 7th son, 11th child of a family of 13.” April 3, 1958, he joined in marriage to Mable Lorene Hamilton and began a journey that would last over 66 years.
He started his career as a carpenter, later he began a 32-year career with Sheet Metal Workers Local 177, Nashville, TN. In addition, he was the owner/operator of Ken Clark and Sons Const. for over 20 years.
Ken was one of the founding members of Pegram Volunteer Fire Dept. He along with other members of the community went door to door to collect money to help establish and build the P.F.D.
He loved fishing, hunting, barbecuing, and keeping his property looking immaculate. He had his boat in the water every chance he got trying to catch whichever fish was in season.
He built his own mobile BBQ grill. He used it to feed numerous family members at the annual Clark family reunion for over 30 years. He also barbecued for charitable events.
Kenneth loved his family, he was a strong-willed man, and a man of values. He taught his children and grandchildren the importance of “doing things right the first time.”
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his 8 brothers; his 4 sisters; and his grandson, Darrell Leland Clark.
Mr. Clark is survived by his loving wife, Mable Hamilton Clark; his children, Kem Clark (Dawn), Kathy Burton (Mike), and Kip Clark (Shannon); 5 grandchildren, Amanda DeWeese (Marc), Blair Anthony (Matt), Chelsea Hannan (Jay), Trent Burton (Kaylee); great-grandchildren, Destiny DeWeese, Jaylee DeWeese, Kennedy Clark, Winston Anthony, Elliott Anthony, Nolan Anthony, Myla Hannan, baby Hannan (due in Dec.), Bristol Burton, and Owen Burton. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members, including Cathy Marie Clark.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Taylor Funeral Home in Dickson, TN with Mike Burton and Trent Burton officiating. The interment will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Erin, TN. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until the time of service. http://taylorsince1909.com
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