John Thomas Clark Jr.
November 7, 1929 - July 19, 2010
Age 80, of Reddick, IL passed away Monday, July 19, 2010, at his home. Born November 7, 1929 in Kankakee, IL to the late John Thomas and Mildred (nee Reed) Clark, Sr. John was a lifelong farmer of the Reddick area. He was a member of the Corn Growers Association, a lifetime member of the Farm Bureau and a former board member of the Union Hill Elevator. John was a member and Trustee of the Zoar Community Church in Reddick, member of the Gardner Masonic Lodge #573 and a member of the Reddick Lions Club, of which he had formerly held offices. He was an avid sports fan and loved the New York Yankees. He also enjoyed hunting and playing cards. Surviving are his wife, Verna (nee McLane) of Reddick; four daughters, Rebecca (Richard) Morgan of Gardner, Amy (Kevin) Wancho of Reddick, Mary Clark of Kankakee, IL, and Carol (Paul) Jepsen of Reddick; six grandchildren, Nicholas (Cindy) Morgan, Gina Morgan, Katie (Brian) Johnson, Cassie (Kevin) Cate, Denali Jepsen, and Elizabeth Jepsen; and four great-grandchildren, Madison and Colin Morgan, Hayden Johnson, and Mack Cate. Funeral services were at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd., Braidwood chapel, Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation one hour preceding services. Rev. William Dean officiated. Interment was in Mound Grove Cemetery in Kankakee. The visitation was Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 4-8 p.m.
Age 80, of Reddick, IL passed away Monday, July 19, 2010, at his home. Born November 7, 1929 in Kankakee, IL to the late John Thomas and Mildred (nee Reed) Clark, Sr. John was a lifelong farmer of the Reddick area. He was a member of the... View Obituary & Service Information