Bobby Gene Clark

Bobby G. Clark, 96, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Chateau Girardeau. He was born January 7, 1929 in Commerce, Missouri to Omer and Opal Clark. His mother died when he was a young boy and he went to live with his aunt and uncle in Cape Girardeau on a 1,000 acre cattle ranch, which is now Whispering Oaks subdivision. Bobby attended Jackson High School and entered in the service in 1948, where he served four years in the United States Army. He was stationed in Japan, when the Korean conflict broke out and was the first troop sent to Korea. He was wounded as the result of a land mine explosion and received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, of which he was very proud. He and Jane Keeler were married in Benton, Arkansas on October 14, 1951 and they had 73 years of marriage. When he returned from the service he accepted Christ as his Savior and together he and Jane spent many years serving the Lord. Through bible studies two churches began in their home. In 1964 they met in the Old Juden School building and that was the beginning of Cape Bible Chapel and later the Gospel Chapel on Route Y in Jackson was where they spent many years in sweet fellowship. Bob was an elder and reaching out to those in need, through a summer bible camp for 55 years and a gospel booth at SEMO District Fair for that length of time. Bob started Clark Water Well Service in 1954 and then began developing subdivisions in 1995, as Clark & Sons Excavating. Both sons took over each business and Bob worked with heavy equipment until his eye sight forced him to retire. Survivors include his wife, Jane Clark of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; two sons, Ronald (Marcia) Clark and Terry (Cathy) Clark both of Jackson; three daughters, Pamela Morgan, Cathy Pincksten and Kara (Trent) Summers all of Cape Girardeau; nine grandchildren, Kyle (Meghan) Clark, Kelli (Justin) Delk, Bobby (Katie) Clark, Kenda (Terry) Davis, Craig Morgan, Shawn Pincksten, Liz (Jack) Dannenmueller, Clark Summers and Beckett Summers; 19 great-grandchildren; a half brother, Omer Clark; many nieces and nephews; and a very special person we always say we helped raise, Jerrie Reid Heisserer. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings, Horace, Harold, Ray, Billy, Geneva, Benny and Iris Jane. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Turkey Hill Ranch Bible Camp. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Bobby Gene Clark

January 7, 1929 - June 8, 2025