Miller Co. Autogram 31 May, 1945
Henry E. Clark died May 22 at age of 82 years
Henry E. Clark, prominent citizen of the Claxby
community, near St.
Elizabeth, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 22, 1945, at the
advanced age of 82 years, 7 months and 23 days. Mr. Clark
had been in ill health for the past several months.
Henry E Clark , son of John and Agnes B Clark, was
born at Claxby,
September 29, 1862, and spent his entire life on the old homestead
where
he was born.
On February 21, 1907, he was married
to Miss Cora McDonald, who
preceded him in death about one year ago. To this union, four
children
were born; Elmo Clark, who died in the year 1926; William
H Clark,
Miss Erma B Clark, and Floyd Clark, and four grandchildren, all of
whom
live on Route 1, St. Elizabeth. He had five brothers and three
sisters,
only one of whom survives him. Mrs. Glenera B. Woolery, of Glendale,
California. The deceased are Renault C., Bernard H., Clifford
M.,
Cloudesly M., Eugene A., Azelia D., and Mrs. Gertrude Deatley.
For many years Mr. Clark had been a faithful member of
the Church of
Christ at Smyrna. He was active in Republican Politics and served
one
term as Sheriff of Miller county. Mr. Clark was active in civic
affairs
of his community and was president of the Bank of St. Elizabeth almost
business associates to such a responsible position for a quarter of
a
century speaks well for his business ability and respect he commanded
in
his community. He leaves a host of friends as well as many relatives
to
mourn his passing.
Funeral services were held at the home Friday, May
25, 1945 , with
Rev. Virgil Smith officiating. Adams & Casey Funeral
Home had charge.
Beautiful floweres were sent from a distance and many were brought
in by
neighbors. Interment was in the Clark Cemetery.
"Twilight and evening bell
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark.
For though from out our bourns of time and place
The floods may bear me far
I hope to meet my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar."
(THE FOLLOWING NOTES ARE NOT A PART OF THE OBIT)
Name: Henry Evil CLARK
Sex: Male
Father: John Patterson CLARK (1 Jan 1832-1875)
Mother: Agnes Belle DAVIDSON (20 Jun 1833-15 Sep 1911)
Individual Facts
Birth 29 Sep 1862 in Claxby, Miller, Missouri
Death 22 May 1945 (age 82)
Burial in Clark/McGriff Cemetery, Miller, Missouri
Marriages/Children Missouri (age 44)
Children
St. Elmo CLARK (23 Feb 1908-16 Dec 1926)
William Henry CLARK (9 Jan 1911-22 Nov 1974)
Erma Belle CLARK (2 Feb
1912-)
Floyd Patterson CLARK (3
Dec 1913-)
CENSUS: parents
and siblings. FHC film 552,291. HENRY EVIL CLARK ...from
"John 'Hoppin' Clark" by Janet D.
Jovar............
Henry was born 29 September 1862 at Claxby, Missouri, and died 22 May
He was the sheriff of Miller County at the beginning of the century,
and became acquainted with many people. During this time
he married
Cora Belle McDonald, the daughter of Mary Belle and William McDonald,
who had come from Oklahoma.
Cora was born 19 June 1884. She was tall and slim,
with a large
frame, brown hair and blue eyes. She was 21 years younger than
Henry,
and her family was not enthusiastic about their marriage on 21 February
Henry was also tall and slim, with black hair and black eyes. He
was
the darkest complexioned of the Clarks. His entire life was spent
on
the homestead where he was born. He was a member of the Smyrna
Church
of Christ, and was active in Republican politics. At one time,
he was
president of the Bank of St. Elizabeth, a position he held for almost
25
years. He seems to have commanded a great deal of respect from
the
community.
>From various sources, I have learned that he was completely
different from some of his brothers in that he tended to be stern and
hard. Perhaps these sources meant "businesslike and aloof".
Cora died 17 January 1944 at the DeWitt Hospital in Waynesville,
Missouri. She had joined the Hopewell Church of Christ as a young girl,
and remained a member to her death. Cora and Henry are Buried
in the
Clark/ McGriff Cemetery