David Franklin Clark, Sr.

Herrin- David Franklin Clark, Sr., age 68, of Herrin, passed away at 3:36am on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. David was born in Herrin on May 14, 1946, the son of Frank B. and Leva Geraldine “Julie” (Griffin) Clark. He married the love of his life, LaDonna Robinson, on June 1, 1968 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on January 14, 2010. They shared forty-two blessed years of marriage. Mr. Clark was a member of the West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin, where he was very active. He retired from Norge/Maytag after more than thirty years of service. Survivors include- Daughter- Tara Cohoon of Herrin Daughter- Angela Wagner & husband Scott of New Burnside Son- David Clark & wife Melissa of Herrin Like a second daughter- Clarissa Gross-Michalak of Loda Eleven Grandchildren: Kayla, Michal & Lissa Richardson of Herrin Brandon & Kenton Clark of Lakeland, FL Dylan Clark of Herrin Baili Clark of Marion Zachery & Matthew Wagner of New Burnside Braxton and Layla Wade of Herrin Three Great Grandchildren- Joseph, Jillian, and Kaiden Brother-in-law- Leon Robinson & wife Bertha of Carterville Brother-in-law- Pastor Ray Robinson & wife Connie of Branson, MO Brother- Bob Clark of Herrin Several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife- LaDonna, grandson- Jonathon Mezo, son in law- Mike Cohoon, Brother- Richard Clark, sister- Carolyn Odom & husband Tom, sister-in-law- Karen Clark, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law- Paul J. and Hazel (Newton) Robinson. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin. Pastor Terry Griffith will officiate. Burial will follow at Egyptian Memorial Gardens in Energy. In honor of David’s life, there will be a musical celebration from 5-6pm on Monday, December 29, 2014 at the West Monroe Apostolic Church. A time of visitation will follow from 6-9:00 p.m. on Monday evening at the church. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to the West Monroe Apostolic Church and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin / 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948.