Robert O. Clark, Jr.

Robert O. Clark, Jr., age 62 of Dandridge, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 3, 2006. Born September 19, 1943 in Buffalo, New York, Bob was raised in the Albany area and was a 1961 graduate of Guilderland High School. He obtained his civil engineering degree from Rutgers College of Engineering and worked for the NY State Department of Transportation later transferring to the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation while also obtaining his Masters in Business Administration from Embry Riddle University. He moved to Florida in 1988 where he served as the Director of Public Works of the Streets and Highways Division, Broward County. He was retired from military service having completed pilot training with the USAF and serving 3 tours in Viet Nam flying the KC-135A Aerial Refueling tanker aircraft in 156 combat missions totaling over 573 hours of combat time. Bob received the New York State Medal for Conspicuous Service for those efforts which is an honor accorded only to those residents of New York State who have been decorated for valor in combat and is one of the highest honors that the state can convey upon a resident. Following his service with the Air Force, he joined the New York Army National Guard where he performed duty as pilot of the AH-1/S ''Cobra'' helicopter gunship. Bob was also qualified in seven (7) other helicopter types including AH-1/S (MC) ''Modernized Cobra'', a state of the art computerized helicopter gunship. He also held twelve (12) type ratings in fixed wing aircraft (4 military). Bob was also a sports car enthusiast and is past Webmaster of the Broward County chapter of the Porsche Club of America. He was preceded in death by his father Robert O. Clark, Sr., mother Phyllis B. Clark and sister, Judith E. Clark. Survivors: Wife: Regina Klein Clark Daughter: Christine Ann Clark Trotter and two granddaughters(Katy and Madison) Brother: John W. (Jack) Clark and wife Patricia of Clifton Park, NY Nephews and Niece: Paul Clark of Dallas, Texas, Sara Clark of Clifton Park, Ian Klein and Casey Klein of Glens Falls, New York. Parents-in-Law: Wilfried H. J. and Gisela Klein of Cape Coral, FL Brother-in-Law: Wilfried P.(Butch) and Davida Klein of Glens Falls, NY In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s name to either the Humane Society of Jefferson County (TN), P.O. Box 653, Jefferson City, TN 37760, or The Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, 53 Maple Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302. Funeral service 7 PM Wednesday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, 118 East Main Street, Sevierville, Tennessee with Chan Mullinax officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com). There will also be calling hours at the New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie New York on Monday, February 13, 2006 with interment to follow in Memory's Garden.