Glenn William Clark

Glenn W. Clark, 93, passed away June 9, 2014 in New Bern, North Carolina after a short illness. A native of Potsdam, New York, Mr. Clark served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II and in the Korean conflict. He was awarded 5 Battle Stars and the Bronze Star during World War II, and received the Army Commendation Medal for his service in Korea. In 1986, he was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross, New York State’s highest military award. In 2009, Mr. Clark was named a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the President of France

Mr. Clark had a long professional career as a teacher and school administrator in Upstate New York. He taught in Conifer and Chateaugay, NY, and served as high school principal in Conifer, Waddington, and Fulton, NY. He was Superintendent of Schools in Fulton, NY from 1959 until his retirement in 1976.

After his retirement, Mr. Clark served as president of the New York State Retired Teachers Association and remained active in the Fulton community. In 2012, he moved to Croatan Village in New Bern, NC, where he continued to be active and enjoy life with his community and family.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Eleanor. He is survived by a son, Bruce N. Clark and daughter-in-law Barbara of New Bern, and a daughter, Susan Miller of Morristown, New Jersey. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Tyler Clark (Gillian) of Midlothian, VA and Amanda Champey (Daniel) of New Bern, NC and four great-grandchildren, Declan, Brycen, Carter, and Anna Champey.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Friends of History, 177 S. First Street, Fulton, NY 13069. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at 605 Taberna Way, New Bern, NC 28562.