Lee A. Clark passed away June 10, 2010 after a short illness at age 76. He was a third generation attorney and was very proud of his heritage. His grandfather, Lee Allen Clark, began a law practice in Greenville in the late 1800’s and his father, Allen Clark, joined his father’s firm in the 1920’s. Lee graduated from Baylor University Law School in 1960 and joined his father’s law firm in 1963 after serving as Assistant County Attorney for 2 years.
Prior to attending Law School, he had graduated from East Texas State Teachers College in 1955 where he was in the ROTC. After graduation, he entered the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant and attended pilot training, and he became a pilot flying RB-50’s in a Reconnaissance Squadron in Japan.
He was very active in civic activities in Greenville during the 1960’s and 1970’s. He was a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board for six years and served as its chairman for one year. He was elected board member of First Greenville National Bank and the First National Bank of Plano. He was also a member of the board of the United Way Fund, chairman of the City Board of Adjustment, member of the Chamber of Commerce Board, and he served as a deacon and Sunday school superintendent in the First Presbyterian Church. Most recently, he served as a member of the Entertainment Series Board.
He was survived by his wife of 49 years, Ann George Clark; daughter and son-in-law Laura Lee and John Falconer; a granddaughter Ana Isabel Falconer; brother Allen Clark;
and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his son, Allen David Clark; his father Allen Clark and his mother Rita Clark.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at the First Presbyterian Church.
Remembrances may be made to the First Presbyterian Church at 5905 Stonewall St., Greenville, TX 75402.
Private Burial
