James Clark Obituary

James R. "Jim" Clark

James Ralph "Jim" Clark, 83, of Carey, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at home.

Jim was born Aug. 18, 1939, at the family farm in Mt. Blanchard, to Ralph and EvaNell (Cole) Clark and graduated from Mt. Blanchard High School in 1957. While in school, he excelled as an athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball. His love for sports continued throughout his life and he continued to play in the 'old man leagues' into his late 40s.

While out to lunch, Jim met Barbara Kessler at Katie's Kitchen in Vanlue and the rest was history. The two were wed shortly after on June 12, 1982.

Jim was a hard-working man, always providing for his family. He worked for several years at Cooper Tire and The Dow Company, ran the family farm, and later retired from Hantech in 2006. Always wanting to spend time with his family, he made sure never to miss his grandkids' sporting events and enjoyed having everyone over at his house.

In Jim's free time, he could be found making sure his yard was in perfect order and drinking coffee with his buddies at McDonalds in Carey. Being a man of faith, Jim attended various churches, most recently Gateway Church in Findlay.

Jim will be missed by his wife, Barb; children, Deneen (Zeke) Corbin, Craig (Karen) Clark, Shawn (Amy) Clark, Amy (Steve) Adams, and Jeremy (Cassie) Clark; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Roger (Karen) Clark, Wayne (Dianne) Clark, Barb (Doug) VanTilberg, and Deb Stofield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rhonda Clark; and brother, Don Clark.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, 225 West Findlay St., Carey. Jim's funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the funeral home with Pastor Ed Grable officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Mt. Blanchard.

Donations may be made in Jim's honor to Gateway Church, 620 North Main Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840.

Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey, is honored to serve Jim's family.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.StombaughBatton.com.