Richard James Clark Sr.

Richard James Clark Sr.,58, of Shelby, passed away on April 10, 2017.

He was born February 12, 1959, in Boston, MA, son of the late Russell Everett Clark Jr. and Joanne Coleman Clark.

Richard was a graduate of Braintree High School Class of 1977. He was a police officer for the Massachusetts State College System from 1983-1993.He was a dispatcher for Carver, MA Police Department. After moving to North Carolina 15 years ago, he worked as the parking supervisor for UNC Charlotte and was the manager for Secure Parking in Downtown Charlotte. Mr. Clark served as the Vice President of the Blue Knights of NC Chapter XVI, and was the Vice President of the NC Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #83 in Caldwell County. He served as the webmaster of Blue Knights International LEMC for the Mason Dixon Conference, and was the webmaster for the Blue Knight Cops Run. He served as president of the Pebble Creek Homeowner's Association.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 2-5 pm Thursday, April 13, at First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 1621 E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia.

Mr. Clark is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Deborah Clark; daughter, Erynne Old and husband Joshua and their children, Jackson and Ethan; sons, Bradford Clark and his daughter Lydia, Richard Clark Jr. and wife Cheyenne; brothers, Gregg Clark, Daniel Clark and wife Christin; niece, Toni Elizabeth Clark; nephew, Jared Clark; and all of his brothers and sisters of the Blue Knights.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Blue Knights Chapter 16 Officer in Need. Please make check payable to BKNC 16, 424 Mallard Dr. Pineville NC 28134.

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