Obituary of Douglas M. Clark

Clark, Douglas Merrill, age 85, of Gladeville, TN died December 28, 2023. Douglas was born in Penn Yan, NY and was the son of the late, Orion Clark and Neva Conley Clark. He was a former National Guardsman, Volunteer Fireman with the Potter, NY Fire Department and former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Potter, NY. Douglas was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Clark; son, James Clark; son-in-law, Perry Langford; grandson, Tanner Langford; brother, Ronald Clark; sister, Gail Carter and brothers-in-law, Richard Close and William Carter. He is survived by children, Teresa Clark, Michele Langford and David (Gennifer) Clark; grandchildren , David "PJ" Clark, Cody Clark, Hunter Clark and Alexandria (Shawn) Perrigo; great-grandchildren, Jackson Perrigo, Karter Perrigo and Cash Perrigo; sister, Janice Close; sister-in-law, Lois Clark; brothers-in-law, John (Joyce) Holland and Robert (Mary Lou) Campbell; many nieces and nephews; and caregiver, Lisa Clark. Graveside service will be held at Nettle Valley Cemetery on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Potter, NY Fire Department or the Rushville Lions Club. Local arrangements are with Townsend Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, NY 14527. townsendwoodzinger.com