Jim Clark

June 8, 1944 - June 20, 2017

James H. “Jim” Clark, 73, of Wilbur, unexpectedly passed from this life on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on June 8, 1944, in Indianapolis, to the late Robert and Helen (Sims) Clark. A native of Morgan county, Jim has been a familiar face in Wilbur since birth. He attended elementary school at Hall and high school at Monrovia with the class of ‘62. A dedicated, punctual and reputable general motors employee, Jim began his career at the young age of 18. After dedicating 41 years of hard work and service, he deservingly became a retiree of Rolls Royce in 2003. His hobbies included walking, watching western movies and anything to do with old cars. A regular at the Wilbur Corner Store, Jim made daily trips to eat a sausage biscuit and socialize with the locals. A simple, friendly and kind hearted man, Jim will be missed by his family and beloved dog. Along with his parents, Robert and Helen (Sims) Clark, he was recently preceded in death by a son-in-law, Glenn Martin. Survivors include his children, Jeremy Clark (wife, Rosa) of Monrovia; Chad Clark (wife, Amy) of Monrovia, Holly Wesner (husband, Brian) of Florida and Amber Martin (late husband, Glenn) of Indianapolis; brother, Ron Clark (wife, Jean) of Indianapolis and sister, Virginia Hickox (husband, Bobby) of Patterson, Georgia; grandchildren, Harry, Roxanne, Alex, Austin, TJ, Katie, Mercedie, Jesse and Arianna. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3pm, on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 3pm. Pastor Keenan Steinway will be officiating and burial will take place in West Newton Cemetery. To share a favorite story, sign the online guest registry, send the family a condolence or light a candle in his memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.