Ander Clark

Mr. Ander Clark, beloved husband, father, grandfather, Papa, brother, friend, and soldier of Laurinburg departed this life for his Heavenly home on September 21, 2024, at the age of 83.

Ander was born on August 23, 1941, in Robeson County, North Carolina, son of the late Martin Clark and Arielma Locklear Clark. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War who proudly served our nation in the United States Army. He was a hardworking man who was always willing to help others. Ander retired after many years of service with the Campbell Soup Company and retired from farming with Clark Brothers Farm where he loved being on his tractors. He served as a member of the Gray Pond Baptist Church for many years. Fishing and hunting also brought him great joy during his spare time.

Many knew and admired Ander for his volunteer work with fellow veterans. He proudly served as a member of the Robeson County Honor Guard giving final honors to fallen soldiers. He truly enjoyed participating in their trips to Washington, D.C. honoring Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, and Independence Day. Ander also served as a member of the V.F.W. Lumbee Warriors and the American Legion where he enjoyed participating in fundraisers and recruiting other veterans. He was passionate about farming and his red International Harvester tractors. Above all, Mr. Clark loved and cherished his family who will miss him dearly.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings, Savannah Harris, Martin Clark, Jr. (Pappy), Benford (Shot) Clark, Marian (Nookie) Bullard, Virginia Hobbie, Louise (Weezie) Moses, Emma (Emmabelle) Holt, Hubert (Sack) Clark, Ben James (Buck) Clark, and grandson Clayton Bowen.

Mr. Clark leaves behind his devoted wife of 56 years, Mrs. Linda Locklear Clark of their home; son Darrick T. Clark and wife Donna; daughters Nikki F. Clark of Laurinburg, and Elizabeth Clark Locklear (Becky), and husband Gerald; brothers Herbert Clark (Tang) and wife Mary; Raymond Clark (Enoch) and wife Delois (Ookie); and a special brother, James “EB” McLaurin; grandchildren Derrick C. Clark, Jaford P. Clark, Constance Clark Whitley and husband Justin, Cyla S. Clark, Samantha N. Bowen, Andrew Currie, Jared B. Locklear, Bryce L. Locklear, and great-grandson, Zaylen K. Chavis. He is also survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and many devoted friends and his church family from Gray Pond Baptist Church.

The visitation for Mr. Clark will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25th at Gray Pond Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26th at Gray Pond Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Horrace Oxendine. Burial with military honors by the Robeson County Honor Guard will follow at the Clark Family Cemetery.

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