Eugene James Clark

Eugene James Clark, 75 yrs, of Elkton, MD, died Monday, July 4, 2016 at his residence. Born April 26, 1941 in Rising Sun, MD, he was the son of the late Melvin and Mary Boddy Clark. Gene was retired from Stancills, Inc., of Perryville, MD, where for 22 years he was employed as an equipment operator. Prior to working at Stancills, Gene was a security guard at the Cecil County multi-purpose office building. Gene loved flying his remote control airplanes and the Swan Harbor RC Club. Gene is survived by his loving companion, Ruth Cooper, of Elkton, MD; wife, Viola Clark; children, Steve, Karen, Sharon, Natasha and Ashley; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brother, Carl Clark; sister, Kempie Draper. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his brother, Alfonso Clark, and sister, Mary Edwards. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 766, Perryville, MD 21903-0766. Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016, 6 PM until 8 PM, at the Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., Perryville, MD. Burial will be private.