Charles Lee Clark, 90, husband of Shirley Ward Clark, passed away May 19, 2021.  Born March 25, 1931 in Mercer County, KY, he was the son of the late Neff Clark and Bertie Jones Catlett.

Charles served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Bristol DD857 with service during the Korean War.  He was the owner and operator of Clark's Refrigeration & A.C. for 45 years in Lawrenceburg and retired from the Federal Government after 30 years.  A member of the Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church, Charles was a lifetime member of the VFW #6935 in Harrodsburg, a lifetime member of the DAV, a member of the American Legion Post #34 in Lawrenceburg, a 50 year member of the St. Johns Masonic Lodge in Salvisa, a member of the USS Bristol DD857 Veterans Association, and became a KY Colonel under former Gov. Julian Carroll.

Including his wife of 58 years, Shirley, he is survived by his children, Lee Ann Clark and David Clark, both of Lexington.  He was preceded in death by eight siblings, Neff Clark, Jr., Richard Clark, Thomas Clark, Lois Beshear, Nellie VanMeter, Betty Yeaste, Blanch Jacobs, and Flonnie Cole.

Public visitation will be held from 12 noon – 1 PM Monday, May 24 ^th at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.  A private graveside service will follow at the Kirkwood Cemetery in Mercer County with military honors.  Dr. Bob Ehr and Bro. Roy Temple, Jr. will officiate the service.

Memorials in memory of Charles Clark are suggested to Sunrise Children's Services, P.O. Box 1429, 300 Hope Street, Mt. Washington, KY 40047.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com .

To abide by the regulations set forth by the State of Kentucky all persons attending a visitation or funeral (public or private) will be required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing.  Sixty percent (60%) capacity at the funeral home/church will be in practice.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.