Marshall Owen Clark

Marshall Owen Clark, 83, of 1041 Klyce Street, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 16, 2010 at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, March 18, at Spray United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. Mr. Clark was born October 20, 1926 in Spray, NC (now Eden), son of the late Reid and Ruth Roupe Clark. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Spray United Methodist Church. Mr. Clark was the former Leaksville Chief of Police from 1963 - 1980 and first Chief for the new city of Eden. He was a Master Mason of Leaksville Lodge #136 AF and AM. Surviving is his wife, Anna Mae Tucker Clark of the home; daughter, Lisa Ann Clark, also of the home; son, Michael L. Clark of Eden; one grandson, Chad Clark of Wilmington; and sister-in-law, Helen Clark of Eden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Travis Clark. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Helen Clark and Melissa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at the Spray United Methoidst Church and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden, NC 27288. Online condolences may be offered to the Clark family at www.fairfuneralhome.com