D. Clark Brinkley
March 5, 1941 ~ November 8, 2008
Resided in:
Davidson, NC
Douglas Clark Brinkley, 67, of 805 SW Drive, Davidson, formerly of Candler, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Lakeland, FL.
Mr. Brinkley was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Kermit William (Ted) and Gertrude Stanley Brinkley. He was a food broker, associated with Ingles Markets.
He is survived by his wife, Machelle Goodwin Brinkley; one daughter, Kelly Brown and husband, Scott, of Candler; son, Jeff Brinkley and wife, Nikki, of Black Mountain; his former wife, the mother of their children, Ann Davis Brinkley of Candler; two grandchildren, Brittany Brinkley and Kaitlen Brown; and two brothers, Ed Brinkley of Burlington and Phillip Brinkley and wife, Linda, of Candler, and a sister, Helen Burnett, of Shelby.
The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home and at other times will be at 109 N. Dougherty Street, Black Mountain.
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We are so sorry for your loss. We have known Clark for many years and he will truly be missed. Think of Ingles and you think of Clark. He will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family.
Extending deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time.
all our love and prayers
Mrs. Brinkley I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Clark was a great man and will be missed at Lone Palm. God bless his family.
Clark was a very special man. I always enjoyed being around him because he would make you smile. He was always good to both Sharon and myself and we will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ed & Sharon McGlamery
He is a great man and will be missed greatly.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with each of you during this most difficult time. Clark was a unique individual and an inspiration to those around him. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. For those that had an opportunity to meet Clark, they will remember the passion he had for living life to the fullest. For his family, it is very difficult to think of life without him, but Clark would want everyone to remember the fun times, the love that was shared and have a smile on your face when you speak of him. May God be with you and watch over you.
Machelle, you are a strong person and even though you feel your life is over, remember all the love Clark had for you. He watched over you while living and he will continue to do so until you are together again.
Even though we could not make the funeral, we will take the time to join the memorial in our hearts. We will see you in a couple of weeks! Ken and Rennie
We are so sorry to hear about Clark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Keith, Crystal and Kellen Lindsay
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Clark meant so much to my parents-
Barney & Judy Deal- he will be greatly missed.
Thinking of you,
Pam, Steve and Loftin Farmer
Our love and prayers go out to all the Brinkley family. Clark was a very loving and loyal friend. We will miss him more than words can say!! May God grant him peace forever. We love you Clark!!
I am so sorry for your loss. Clark was a very special man and will be missed by many people, including my father, Barney Deal. Please take strength in the knowledge that God will walk this walk of grief with you.
Gavin Deal
Jeff,
I’m so sorry to here about Clark. He will be missed. If you or any of your family needs anything just let me know. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anita
Aunt Ann, Jeff, Kelly, Ed (Daddy), Uncle Phil, Helen:
We are keeping you in our prayers.
May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.
Love,
Teresa & Don
My thoughts and prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Machelle,
I am so sorry for your loss and wish there was something I could do to ease your pain. I pray for God to give you strength and to keep you wrapped in His loving arms. Know that you are loved and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
Harriet
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I knew Clark many years ago through the horse shows, a wonderful guy.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Clark was a great friend and will be missed.He lived life to the fullest and brought smiles to anyone that ever got to meet him, I was blessed to be one.
We are so sorry for your loss. Clark was a great friend to my dad and I. There was only one Clark, he will be missed by many.
Ann, Jeff, and Kelly:
I don’t know if you remember me; we used to be in the ‘horse showing’ a long time ago.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We (Scott and Mary Margaret) will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy. Clark had many friends, I think it was because he knew how to be one.He will be missed.
Sorry for your loss
Machelle, I’m deeply saddened to hear about Clark. I thoroughly enjoyed the times I spent with you and Clark as he was such a joyful, fun person to be around and the two of you together made me smile. You and the rest of his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Machelle,
I am devasted to hear such tragic news and my heart goes out to you. I know there is nothing that any of us can say or do to ease or comfort the pain that you are experiencing but just know that we all stand behind you and will always be there for you. God Bless you!!
Angel McCarter
My Sincere Condolences goes to Brink’s Family.
My Condolences goes to some of his life long friends as well. The First names that come to my mind are Robert P. Ingle and Harley Gene Griffin.
Take comfort in knowing how much he loved his family and friends.
Machelle and Family,
I am so sorry about your loss. I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Gordon Bostic
Jeff,
Sorry for your loss. He alway had a good word every time I saw him. He’ll be missed.
Keith Beasley
My heart felt thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of great loss. Clark was a very special person to a world of people especially in the horse industry. I have so many fond memories of Clark and horse shows. He will be greatly missed throughout the horse industry and will leave an emptiness in the lives of many many friends.
MA, Jeff, family and friends: I share your sorrow at this very sad time. Clark was indeed a remarkable man, whose many attributes go beyond measure. He had an uncanny way of lighting up a room by his mere presence. Whether it was a business meeting or simply a gathering of friends, when you saw Brink, you could expect humor in some fashion. He had a unique gift of endearing himself to everyone whose path he crossed. Clark had an extraordinary passion for life and no doubt if he had written his ‘final order’; it would have been much the same as it was. He possessed an infinite spirit of generosity & compassion that reached well beyond the realm of those closest to him. He will continue to live in the hearts of all who loved him & his memory will be kept alive by the countless humorous stories and adages that were so distinctly ‘Brink’! His laugh was infectious. To know Clark was to love him; what a legacy!
I trust that your faith and cherished memories will provide comfort and healing. Continued thoughts and prayers.
Cindy and I are so sorry to hear of Clark’s passing. He left the earth doing just what he liked to do and is now in the glory of the Lord.
How saddened we were to learn of Clark’s passing. We have so many good memories of working with him. He was the most generous, kind hearted person one would ever hope to meet. Our prayer is that God will bring comfort to all his family and friends.
May the Lord Bless you during this difficult time
Well, Big Un….on the golf course at Blanton’s Blast..doing what you have done so well…my memories of you and the friendship we have shared for so many years…they are countless..people are measured by what they give to others …Clark, you are measured to infinity.
Machelle, God Bless you and the time you shared with Clark… even the shortest time is a treasure.
Wrap up in his blanket of love and warmth..he will always keep you.
How come I keep smiling…Brink, your friend, Gregory, misses you…
Love
Machelle,
Words can not express the heavy heart that I have for you and Clark’s family. Clark’s love and God’s love for you will get you through the hardest times.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jill Denton
CLARK WILL BE MISSED BY ALL HIS FREINDS BOTH OLD OR NEW. WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES TOGETHER WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER. HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND I WILL MISS HIM.
I became acquainted with Clark at the downtown YMCA, here in Asheville. I will always remember how good and generous he was to fellow Y member Clyde Waters.
Our hearts are broken over the loss. And our hearts and sympathies go out to Michelle and the family. He was larger than life.
Terri and Capt’n Billy
Machelle, my heart is hurting for you and your family in your time of sorrow. Life is so precious and we never know when our time is near that is why we are to cherish each day. In just meeting Clark the few times I knew he was full of life and lived it to the fullest. You are an amazing women and God’s strength and love will help you in your time of need. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love
Donna Caskey
CLARK WAS A LONG TIME FRIEND. NELSON-LIL RED-REEVES
Our heartfelt condolences to Machelle.
Dear Kelly,Scott And Kaitlan
Sending our love and prayers in this sad time of sorrow
Gilmer And Chris
Dear Brinkley family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. It is a great loss, and we will all miss him. If there is anything that we can do please call us anytime. Clark was a dear friend to us all.May God bless you in your time of need.
Love Always,
Joe and Juanita Ball and family
Dear Machelle, I am so sorry for your loss… I know… and we all knew at Crossmark how much you loved that man Clark. It saddens me to know how hurt you are feeling and how much you will miss your loving husband. I wish I can take that pain away from you. I will keep you in my prayers…I will pray that God will help you through this sad and lonely time. Machelle your friends will always be there for you. If there is anything I can do please don’t hesitate. Love Bobo
Machelle – I am so sorry about the loss of your Clark, my heart breaks with you. My family and I are praying for you and yours. I did not know Clark but from all that I have heard he was bigger than life. This fact I had already guessed at when he had stole your heart back a few years ago. Please remember you do not walk alone as your friends are lifting you up to get you through this storm. Anytime you need us just call we are here.
Am praying God’s loving arms hold you steady. kb
My hearfelt condolences to all your family, Machelle. I always enjoyed talking fishing with you both, and fishing with Clark when I had the chance. We lost a great enthusiast for our sport.
Phil and Linda: Clyde and I extend our sincere sympathy on the death of Phil’s brother.
Machelle & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Clark was always loving life and lived it fully. We’ll miss him.
Machelle,
So sorry to hear about Clark. May all the wonderful memories shared, help you through this very difficult time. Always remember that time together is measured by quality and not quantity. I have placed your name in our Prayer Book and asked God to help you find strength and inner peace. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Always,
Phyllis
Jeff,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Your father was a wonderful person and so well liked by myself and many others in the food business. His warm and friendly smile will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Mandy Lackey
he was so happy on friday! his trip to heaven was perfect timing. Best wishes to all of you.
Hi, I just wanted to tell Clark’s family, how sorry I am for their loss. I knew Clark when we went to high school together at Erwin. I was only in the 10th grade but he was very nice to me. He was bettr friends with my brother Johnny. He used to give us rides to school a lot. I know it was really because of my brother Johnny, but he was very sweet about me coming with them. When he came over to our house to get Johnny he always took the time to say hello to me and talk a few minutes. I just wanted all of you to know that he was a very kind person even 48 years ago. So I’m not surprised that he turned into a very kind man…….Billie Ann Metcalf
Machelle,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mayea Reeves
Clark has been a part of my life for 61 years. It is hard for me to believe that he will no longer be, except in my memories. I will miss him so much as I know all of you will.
He always called Jane ‘Miss Jane’ and she thought the world of him. One of her memories is riding home with him from a store set years ago and they stopped in Travelers Rest to eat lunch. Clark, being in a hurry, told the waitress that they each wanted the special without even asking Jane.
We all have great stories and memories that will be with us always.
Love,
Harley Gene and Miss Jane
I have not seen Carl In years but have thought of him often.
on the 12th of November Clark received the ‘Bill Blanton Award’ during his 35th appearance at his favorite golf tournament ‘Blantons Blast’ in recognition of all he had done to promote fun and fellowship over the years.
I was with my long time friend at the moment he passed and I want to assure all he suffered no pain and was doing one of the things he loved most in life, playing golf with his friends.
in honor of Clark his friends played a special memorial tournament on Sunday raising several thousand dollars to be donated to his favorite charity.
we will all miss him very much
I was so sorry to hear of Clark’s unexpected passing. I met Clark about 30 years ago, while working for Atlas Marketing. The last time I saw him was in the Harris Teeter in Davidson, NC a few weeks ago. He was always upbeat and having fun.
God Bless Clark and the entire Brinkley family.