Gaynes Jerome Clark

Gaynes Jerome Clark, age 83 of Alcoa, died Tuesday November 23, 2004, at the Colonial Hills Transitional Care Unit, where he had been admitted the previous week after suffering an unexpected illness. He had lived at home until that time with his son, Richard. Mr. Clark was a longtime resident of Alcoa. He graduated from Roane County (now Kingston) High School in 1939. Mr. Clark was a member of the U.S. Navy from 1940-1946. He served on the USS Leary that was torpedoed by Japanese submarines in the central Atlantic on December 24, 1943. He received numerous medals including: the American Defense Medal, American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, and the Victory Medal. Mr. Clark was retired from his job as an air traffic controller. In retirement, he enjoyed collecting coins and watching classic movies and television. He was a member of the Broadway Baptist Church in Maryville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Etta (McCosh) Clark and his wife, Jama Lorene (Stapp) Clark. He is survived by his son, Richard Alan Clark of Alcoa. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Grandview Cemetery for a graveside service with Dr. Bob Brown officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Broadway Baptist Church, 2329 E. Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home in charge 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com