James A. Clark

January 8, 1949 - February 6, 2018

James A. Clark age 69 of Forest, died on Tuesday Feb. 6, 2018 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton. He was born on Jan. 8, 1949 in Kenton, OH to the late Cecil L. and Myra A. (Pollard) Clark. James married Kathleen (Stephan) Clark on April 3, 1971 and she survives in Forest. Mr. Clark is survived by two daughters Cheryl R. (Joe) Holtzberger of Patterson, Shelly M. Clark of San Diego, CA a son James A. “Andy” Clark of Forest, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 2 brothers Larry Clark, Wayne (Ruth) Clark, 2 sisters Evelyn (Jim) Getz and LuAnn Miller. James graduated from Upper Sandusky High School class of 1967. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War where he earned a Gallantry Cross, Purple Heart, and Army Commendation medal for meritorious service. Mr. Clark was employed by Roki Inc. in Findlay for 11 years and was previously employed at Blackhawk Automotive for over 40 years. He was a lifetime member of the AmVets Post #777 and member of the VFW Post #2842, American Legion Post #225 all of Upper Sandusky. He was a former member of the Forest Lions Club and Forest Fire Dept. James was an avid Riverdale Falcon fan and enjoyed scrapbooking for Riverdale athletes. For hobbies he enjoyed camping, playing softball, auctioning and collecting antique Farmall tractors. He had a passion for using his carpentry and handyman skills to help anyone he could. A Graveside service will be held Saturday Feb. 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Patterson Cemetery, Forest with Justin McCall officiating with full military rites being conducted by McVitty VFW Post #1182, American Legion Post #259 both of Forest and AmVets Post #1994 of Kenton. Family will receive friends on Friday Feb. 9, 2018 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverdale Athletic Boosters in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson Forest, OH 45843. Visit www.Shieldsfh.com to share a memory or send a condolence.