Wayne E. Clark

Wayne E. Clark, 84 of Gainesville, GA, passed away on January 6, 2022.  He was the husband of 59 years to the late Betty Jo (Young) Clark.

Wayne was born in Gainesville, GA on March 8, 1937, to the late Alfred B. Clark and Dora (Stancil) Clark.  He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard in the 121stInfantry and was honorably discharged as Sergeant in 1963.  In continued service to his community he worked at the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1992.  He was also a member of Masonic Stone Lodge 715 for 50+ years.

Never at a loss for conversation, he never met a stranger.  Whether at home or traveling abroad, he always took the opportunity to engage with someone, making friends wherever he went.  At a young age and as a son, he began to work to help provide for his family and carried that into his adult life as husband and father. Friends and family were a priority to Wayne and he enjoyed being surrounded by those he loved any time he had the chance.  He enjoyed spending time at “Our Place”, in Blairsville, GA with close family and friends around the campfire, surrounded by good conversation and songs.  Over the years, he accumulated immeasurable memories and was fortunate enough to see many of God’s creations while traveling stateside and abroad with his late wife Betty.

Wayne is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Brandon Dean; son, Logan Dean; and sister, Virginia White, all of Gainesville, GA.  He leaves behind many beloved family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Lewallen officiating.  Intermittent will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

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