James William Clark

James William Clark of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away March 3, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on May 23, 1933, in Lansing, Michigan, to William John and Eva (Britten) Clark. Mr. Clark was a graduate of the Culver Military Academy and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University where he was a member of Phi Upsilon Fraternity. Mr. Clark retired from Community First Bank as Senior Vice President and Board Secretary-Treasurer.

Mr. Clark was an active citizen, serving as President and Treasurer of the Lansing Area Safety Council Board of Directors and on the Boards of Directors of Sparrow Specialty Hospital, Adrian College Board of Associates, the Coaches for Kids organization and the Michigan Parades Executive Committee as Board Chairman. Mr. Clark was a longtime member of the Ralph Young Fund and the Spartan Fund.

Mr. Clark was a member of East Lansing Lodge #480 F & A M Council #29, Capital Chapter No. 9 R.A.M., Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Past Commander and Life Member of Lansing Commandery No. 25 Knights Templar, and Elf Khurafeh Temple Shrine. He was also serving on the Grand Commandery Board of Trustees. He was Scoutmaster of Troop 24 of the Boy Scouts of America, a Life Member of both the MSU Alumni Association and the Sparrow Women’s Hospital Association as well as a member of The University Club and the Lansing City Club. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where he served on the vestry and as an usher for many years.

Mr. Clark was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Frederick Patterson Clark I; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Eichler Dewar. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara Joan (Eichler) Clark; his sons, Frederick Patterson Clark II (Jean) and James William Clark Jr. (Angela); his grandchildren, Andrew James Clark, Sarah Elizabeth Clark Hornblower (Luke), Britten Margaret Clark Vandekerckhove (David), and Rachel Lynn Clark; and his great-grandson, Clark Roosevelt Hornblower. He is also survived by his nephews, David M. Dewar (Jan), Daniel M. Dewar (Jennifer), Donald M. Dewar (Sheri), and Murray M. Dewar III (Rebecca); niece, Hollis Dewar Senour (Warren); and grand nephews and nieces and great-grand nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lansing, Michigan, on Saturday, March 9, 2024; visitation at 10:00 a.m., funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow in the Merrifield Room.  Interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933-1309. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.