Clark- Francis Lamar Clark, age 81, of Callahan, Florida passed away on May 14, 2023. He was born to the late William Bill Clark and Louella Cora Daughtry Clark on December 10, 1941, in Jacksonville, Florida. After his honorable service from the United States Army, Francis settled in Callahan, Florida and has been a proud resident ever since. For the next 25 years, Francis was a dedicated employee of Terminal Bag as a Printer. Then in 1986, Francis bought and operated Clark's Rainbow Tire. He was a very hardworking man and was proud of his accomplishments. Francis was a member of Callahan Church of God where he served and loved his church family.  He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, telling old stories and reminiscing about the good ol' days in Callahan and spending time with his family. Francis was a loving husband, father, granddad, Papa, brother, and friend. Francis was considered an iconic pillar in the community and will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Clark; brothers, James Clark, Wayne Clark; sisters, Vera Jean Howard, Willene Clark, Tina Clark, Doretha Clark Wrye, and Gail McCulla.

Francis leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Barbara Walker Clark; children, Richard (Jami) Pearce, George (Kim) Hart, David (Tish) Hart, Buddy (Randalyn) Bryant, James Clark, Paige Clark; brother, Kimbo Clark; grandchildren, Ashley (Danny) Hart, Brandon Clark, Karissa Clark, Austin (Ashleigh) Bryant, Hannah Bryant, Ryan Parker, Riley Parker, Angel (Randy) Lucero, Howard (Jammie) Woodruff, Melissa Johnson, Steven Kovaleski, Brandon Kovaleski, Cadin Whitehead, Colin Whitehead, Tyler (Darienne) Harden, Jaxon Bryant, Raedyn Bryant; great grandchildren, Jordan Craig, Ansley Craig, Renee (TJ) Hensley, Randy Lucero, Jr., Charla Livingston, Rhyatt Rodgers, Fabian Thompson, Cloie Thompson, Sophia Woodruff, Taylor Woodruff; great-great grandchildren, Silas Hensley, Arabella Hensley, Carlee Warren, Reagan Johnson.

A Celebration of Francis's Life will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at The Anchor Church of God with Pastor Ethan Thompson and Pastor E.A. Holbrooks officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.