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2023
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Raymond Clark Obituary
Raymond "Ray" Clark, 66, of North Baltimore, died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 17, 1957, in Fremont, to James L. and Viola M. (Patton) Clark. He married Joni (Baney) on July 4, 1975, and she survives.
Ray is also survived by his sons, Mike (Molli) Clark of North Baltimore and Ryan (Rani) Clark of North Baltimore; daughters, Amanda (Tony Stewart) Solether of Delaware and Kari Boes of North Baltimore; brother, John Clark of North Baltimore; sister, Mary Webb of Galatea; and beloved grandchildren, Mitch, Owen, Cooper, Landon, Alex, Brody, Brynn, Lily, Kaitlin, and Dillon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Junior Clark; sisters, Nancy Coppler and Betty McCartney; and son-in-law, David Boes.
Ray retired from D.S. Brown in North Baltimore after 41 years. He loved watching and attending his children and grandchildren's sporting events throughout the years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards, Yahtzee, and corn hole.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore.
Ray's celebration of life service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Basic Truth Church, Cygnet. Pastors Jim Baney and Chris Baney will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Basic Truth Church, Cygnet, or Bridge Home Health and Hospice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
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