Clark, Edwin
CLARK, Jr., Edwin Ford
We are sad to share the news that Edwin Ford Clark, Jr. passed away on September 1, 2021 at the age of 74. Ed was born in Meriden CT on May 11, 1947, to Edwin Ford Clark and Irene Hill Clark. He received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from CSU Northridge in 1971, and his Master's of Education at the University of South Alabama in 1973. Ed was married to Linda Gordon on June 15, 1974. Their first child, Cathy, was born in 1975. Ed built a home in Decatur, GA, for his family, which grew when their second daughter, Emily, was born in 1984.
Ed was a teacher and lifelong learner interested in science and in history. He produced a film series on diabetes and self-published a book. Always up for an adventure, he took the family on trips around the US and to Europe, Canada, and Mexico. In later years, Ed and Linda visited India, Nepal, China, Turkey, the Caribbean, and Ecuador. Ed was passionate in his beliefs and interests and enjoyed sharing them with others. He never knew a stranger and was not shy about approaching others and learning about them. He was generous and gave freely to people he felt he could help.
Ed fought a long battle with numerous illnesses, including diabetes, leukemia, and kidney failure. Though he was fully vaccinated, COVID-19 presented him with his final challenge.
He is survived by: wife Linda Gordon Clark, daughters Catherine Elizabeth Clark and Emily Joy Clark (Daniel Graubman), grandsons Evan Smith and Lukas Parker, his siblings and siblings-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, if so moved, memorial donations can be made to UUCA, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta. A private service will be held at a later date.
