Obituary of Joseph Randolph Clark

Bedford Joseph Randolph Clark, 84, of 3008 S. Shawnee Dr., Bedford, died at 9:08 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at I.U. Bloomington Hospital. Born September 9, 1927 in Orange Co., he was the son of John and Mary B. (Cobb) Clark. He married Vivian Kern on December 24, 1949 and she preceded him in death on January 29, 1999. He retired from administrative service with Indiana University and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WW II. He was a member of the Gillen Post #33 American Legion where he was past commander, the Eagles Lodge #654, Moose Lodge #1089, AmVets and the Elks Lodge #826 where he had served as Exalted Ruler. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Clark Owens of Bloomington and Julie Clark Young of Virginia; two sons, Joseph A. Clark of Greene Co. and Terry R. Clark of Zionsville, IN; twelve grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister, Helen Dininger of Sullivan; three brothers, Clarence, Marvin and James E. Clark all of Bedford; several nieces and nephews and his long-time companion, Phyllis Prince. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brothers, Gerald, John H. and Lester Clark; a sister, Edith Benge and a granddaughter, Shelby Huck. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 21st in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, May 20th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.