Allen Eugene Clark's Obituary
Allen Eugene Clark
(Allen, or Gene, or Geno to family and friends)
was born April 26,1929 in Pelly, TX.
He was called home August 13, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his son, Bob Allen Clark,
grandchildren, Jonathan and Jacob Watson,
daughter in laws, Mary Clark and Rosemary Clark,
parents, Allen John and Fannie Marie Clark,
brothers, Bert, Tom and Paul Clark, and sister, Betty Clark.
He is survived by his wife of 70+ years, Bobbie Lee Clark,
son, Roy Clark, daughter, Wanda Cramer (husband Tom),
grandchildren, Andre Clark (wife Stacy), Laura Scott (husband Robert),
Twaillah Sims (husband Jason), Troy Clark (wife Lana), Jackie Lindsey
(husband Derek). great grandchildren, Sabryna Scott, Steven Scott,
Madison Sims, Riley Sims, Zack Stripling Clark and Andrew Clark,
his brother Edward Clark and sister, Martha Danford.
Allen worked most of his career in the marine construction industry.
He retired from MidGulf Marine Construction after 40+ years of service.
He was instrumental in the building of shipping docks, barge docks,
ferry docks, bridges, the San Jacinto Monument and tunnels
throughout the Texas Gulf Coast region. He was Fire Chief
for the Point Blank Volunteer Fire Dept and President of the Emergency
Services District of San Jacinto County.
Bailing wire and duct tape were his go to tools.
He didn’t really care for fishing, but he enjoyed spending time trying with
his son Bob, and son-in -law Tom, and fly fishing with his son Roy.
He wasn’t good at golf, but thought it worth the effort to enjoy laughing
and joking with his kids so he played 'at it.'
His son Bob followed in his footsteps in marine construction.
He was always ready to offer advice and instruction.
He taught his son Roy mechanics and loved helping him in his business
endeavors especially while Roy was working in Panama.
He loved supporting his daughter Wanda in her many creative
endeavors- he was at every performance as her greatest cheerleader.
He enjoyed traveling with his wife all over the world, but mostly he
enjoyed life and loved Jesus with all his heart.
He was loved by all, and will be greatly missed.
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