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Ralph E.

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“Mike” Clark, Jr.

July 17, 2016

Obituary

Ralph E. "Mike" Clark, Jr, 83, of Lancaster, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Hamilton Arms. Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Barbara (Fry) Clark of Lancaster, and the son of the late Ralph E. Clark, Sr. and Dorothy (Cooper) Clark. Ralph was employed by Flexsteel Industries as an Upholsterer for 43 years, and by Lancaster Host Resort for 47 years. He served in the US Navy. An avid hunter, Ralph was a 5th degree black belt and was inducted into the PA Karate Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed playing cards and lifting weights. Ralph played football for J.P. McCaskey High School. In addition to his wife of 60 years, Ralph is survived by twin sons: Michael S. Clark and his wife Susan Eshleman of Lancaster, and Jeffrey A. Clark and his wife Margaret of Harrisburg; a daughter, Stephanie L. Logan and her husband Sidmot of Lancaster; several grandchildren; a goddaughter, Nicole Ray of Narbeth, PA; a special nephew, Gary Fry and a special great-nephew, Douglas Johnson, whom he raised as a son, both of Lancaster; a sister, Joanna Williams of Lancaster; a brother, Anthony Clark of Lebanon; and a special friend who was like a brother, Wallace Cuff. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Kenneth Abernathy, and Jacob and Timothy Clark; and 2 sisters: Constance Clark and Shirley Abernathy. Homegoing services will be held at 1 PM on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 701 N. Lime St, Lancaster with Rev. Roland P. Forbes, Jr. officiating. Family and friends will be received 2 hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Shanthi Sivendran and the Blue Team at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Center, and to the nursing staff on the 2nd Floor Low at Hamilton Arms. Memorial contributions in Ralph's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Dr, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

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