Michael Gayle Clark Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Gayle Clark (Georgetown, Texas), born in Lubbock, Texas, who passed away on March 2, 2022, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael Gayle Clark to pay them a last tribute.
On Wednesday March 2, 2022 Michael Gayle Clark, loving husband, and father of four children passed away at age 82.
Mike was born March 16th, 1939 to Cleo and Laurel Clark in Lubbock TX where he attended Texas Tech University before serving his country in the US Navy. On May 3, 1964 he married the love of his life Perpetua S Jacques in CA where they raised four children, Michael, Diane, Clifton and Melinda. He built a career at AT&T where he worked for 37 years and much like his marriage to Perpetua his loyalty and passion to commitments where a cornerstone to his character.
Mike’s unconditional love for his family was made known to anyone who met him and if you were lucky enough to be called family you felt an intensity and vigor with his hugs and “I love you’s”. His hobbies were always people driven as he loved to help anyone in need, “You Betcha” was a phrase that flowed from his mouth faster than most could ask for what they needed. He was a lifelong learner always reading and exploring history, science, and aviation books, that assisted him in becoming a mechanic, electrician, plumber, carpenter, and anything his family needed. Mike and his wife Perpetua worked countless hours at the Caring Place in Georgetown TX, where they felt a strong connection to their community and a devotion to helping others.
Mike’s battle with serious medical conditions in recent years demonstrated his courage in facing challenges with a smile or joke. Despite the pain he suffered he never passed the opportunity with his quick whit to make those around him laugh and smile, a trait that has been passed on to his children and grandchildren.
Mike was preceded in death by his father Cleo, mother Laurel and brothers, Jim and Robert. He is survived by his wife Perpetua, his four children, Michael, Diane, Clifton, Melinda, his grandchildren, Jake, Sydney, Mason, Joey, Collin, Lauren, Megan, his Great grandchild Emery, his brothers David, Bill and sister Beth.
At Mike’s request there will be an intimate ash scattering ceremony with his wife and children at a later date. In lieu of flowers or food please send memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society at Alzheimers.org .
