George N. Clark, 72, of Kentland, passed away at 6:30 AM, January 3, 2016 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born March 25, 1943 in Knox County, IN to the late Goldie K. and Helen R. (Chambers) Clark. He graduated from Freelandville High School in 1962.

George served in the U.S Army where he excelled in marksmanship. His marriage was to Sylvia Schaumburg on September 4, 1976 at Faith Lutheran Church of Watseka, IL. George was a member of The American Legion of Earl Park/Kentland. George worked for Newton County Stone Quarry for 40 years and enjoyed being a load operator and interacting with all the truck drivers who came to get stone. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and watching western movies when nothing was in season. George never met a stranger and loved spending time with his family and his many friends.

Surviving along with his wife Sylvia, are children, Amy (Randy) Stutzman of Elkhart, IN, Natalie Clark of Evansville, IN, Quincy Clark of Kentland, and Eva Clark also of Kentland; daughter in law Becky Clark (Jeff Bridge); grandchildren Bryce Clark and Kendyll Stutzman; and a step-grandchild, Levi Wheeldon. He is also survived by brothers, Arnold (Pat) Clark of Bickmell, IN, Donald (Ethel) Clark of Emison, IN, and Harold (Marsha) Clark of Emison, IN; a sister, Donna Contraras of Laredo, TX. Sister in law, Wanda Clark of Oaktown, IN; brother in law, Robert Ammons of Philpot, KY.

Preceding him in death along with his parents are a son, Matthew Clark; brothers, Kenneth, Robert, Mark, and Danny Clark; and sisters, Mary Ammons, Faye Clark.

Friends may call from 4-7 PM (CST) Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Funeral Service 11 AM (CST), Friday, January 8, 2016 at Covenant Federated Church of Kentland. Interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery of Kentland. Mr. Bill Burton and Pastor Bart Koester to officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made in George’s name to Riley Children’s Hospital of Indianapolis or Camp Riley.

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