Ralph Clark

Ralph E. Clark, age 83, of Owosso, MI passed away Friday, March 19th, 2010 at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church Owosso, MI on Thursday, March 25th at 11:00 A.M. , Pastor Calvin Long will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.. at First United Methodist Church in Owosso, MI.

Ralph was born in Flint, Michigan on October 5, 1926, the son of Howard and Ethel (Bradfield) Clark. Ralph graduated from Flint Central High School with the class of 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy during W.W.II on the USS Bennington. Ralph married Velma Wright in Detroit, Michigan in 1972. He worked for Buick in Flint as an Engineer at building 85 until his retirement in 1982. Ralph was a graduate of the General Motors Institute. He enjoyed reading, especially western books and watching Fox News. Ralph also enjoyed being a part of the Monday Morning Breakfast Club at the Newport Restraunt. He grew up in Flint and moved to Owosso in 1976. Ralph was a member of the Masonic Lodge 81 in Owosso, the Shriners, and the Air Stream Club for over twenty five years. He was a assistant Troop Leader with the Boy Scouts in Flint. Ralph was a member of First United Methodist Church Owosso, MI

He is survived by his children Carol and Jeriel Beard; Harvey and Rose Clay; Rick and Wanda Clark; Mark and Pamela Clark; Scott and Laurie Clark; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one sister Barbara and Peter Bartman Ralph was predeceased by his wife Velma and one son Gary Clark.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church.
Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel Corunna, Michigan.
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