David Eugene Clark

David Eugene Clark, 75, of Columbia, formerly of Bowling Green, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

Funeral services for David will be held Saturday, September 29, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory in Bowling Green with Rev. Charlie Wright officiating. Burial will be in the Davis Chapel Cemetery in Bowling Green. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

David was born June 22, 1949, to Price Courtland and Imae (Florence) Clark in Bowling Green, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Joyce North in 1970 in Peoria, Illinois. Gwen survives.

David grew up in Bowling Green and attended Bowling Green schools. He was a 1966 graduate of Bowling Green High School. After graduation, David went to work on Mosley Farms in Bowling Green. He later moved to Peoria, which is where he met Gwen. The family moved back to Bowling Green and David went to work at the Scherder Farms until an injury forced him to leave. At that time, the family moved back to Columbia and David went to work in maintenance for an Orthopedic Group, where he remained for 18 years, retiring in 1988. During his time there he also started a lawn care service that he maintained for many years.

David enjoyed watching western movies, listening to country music, spending time with his family, and hunting with Uncle Sam. He also enjoyed drinking coffee, traveling back and forth to Peoria, riding his Goldwing motorcycle, and returning to Bowling Green for the picnic at Mick’s Tavern.

David is survived by his wife, Gwen; daughter, Katherine Clark-Jones of Columbia; grandchildren, Cory Crenshaw and Austin Crenshaw; brother, Delbert Clark; sister, Sheila Williams; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Christopher Clark in 2013; and eight sisters: Della Lee Clark, Laura Mae Clark, Bessie Lee Clark, Wanda Mae Howard, Mary Kathleen Clark, Shirley Jean Clark, Theresa Louise Clark, and Margaret Marie Clark.

Pallbearers will be Steve Clark, Dewayne Clark, Jakarri Clark, Walter Clark, Johnny Clark, and Wesley Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Cory Crenshaw, Austin Crenshaw, Donald North, and Lewis North.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.bibbveach.com.