Eddie Arnold Clark
August 14, 1944 ~ November 16, 2020
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Eddie Arnold Clark, 76, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Letch and Haddie Clark, brothers Paul and Tom, and sisters Maude King, Gladys King and Glada King.
Eddie was a lifelong resident of the Leicester area and a 1962 graduate of Leicester High School. Eddie was involved with the Erwin and Leicester Youth Leagues for more than 40 years. He was a baseball umpire and attended several Southeastern games and World Series Youth games.
He was an avid golfer and loved to play several times a week with his golfing buddies and loved to watch golf on tv. He was a NASCAR fan and an all around sports fan both of college and professional leagues.
He was a member of the Teamsters Local 61 and retired from ABF Freight Systems in 2000. He loved to be around his family and friends, and loved spending time with his grandkids and dog Coal.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joyce; son, Eddie, Jr.; daughter, Karen Redmon (Dean); grandchildren, Jake and Anna Clark, and Derek Lamb; brother, Bill Clark; special nephew, Billy (Bub) Clark (Connie); and several nieces and nephews, and a very special Poodle dog, Coal.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church, Newfound Rd., Leicester, NC. The Rev. Billy Clark will officiate. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will meet and greet friends after the service. Masks are preferred.
The family would like to thank the staff on 4th Floor ICU Mission Hospital for their loving care and support of Eddie.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Graveside Service: November 21, 2020 1:00 pm
Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery
Newfound Road
Leicester, NC 28748
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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I’m going to miss playing golf with one of the funniest guys I have ever played with.
Joyce and family, I am so sorry for your great loss. This is such a hard thing to go through, especially under these circumstances. Love and prayers for all.
We’re so sorry for your loss. It was a joy to have Eddie pop in and have a cup of coffee or trade a jar of hot peppers. May y’all find comfort and peace.
Sorry for your loss, Heaven gained an Angel. Prayers for you and family.
Karen, I’m sorry to hear about your Daddy. I will be continuing to pray for you and your family during this difficult time. I love you my friend.
So sorry to hear Joyce..my family’s thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!!
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Tim Sluder
Joyce, Eddie, Karen and family,
Barbra and I extend our deepest sympathies. I have so many great memories of coaching and umpiring with Eddie. I always enjoyed talking sports with him. He was involved with Erwin sports in so many ways; as coach, chain crew member, umpire, clock operator, dad and fan. Many of the baseball umpires have shared favorite stories and memories of Eddie over the last few days. We will miss him.
What a great friend loved to call me shipman had lot of good times together playing golf beat him once wanted to know if I called Travis on way home umpired together when I got injured a few times he would show up at my house to check on me when my house caught on fire he was there he will be sadly missed but will see him again someday thanks for the memories
Praying for your family during this time of sorrow🙏 Eddie will be missed😢
Thoughts and Prayers from The Kings
My heart goes out to you and so very sorry for your loss. May the Lord keep you both in his arms. Love to you Joani Osley
We are sorry to hear of Eddie’s passing. He was a friend and spent many mornings drinking coffee with Mike and men at the shop. Good times together!
Know he will be missed. Prayers for all of the family.
So very sorry for your loss.
Uncle Eddie you will be missed by our family and the whole community in which you touched with you kindness Love you and I will see you again on the other side.
Joyce & Family,
Sorry to hear about Eddie.
I first met Eddie in 2014 when I was invited by Jack Teague to join the Wednesday golf group. I always looked forward to seeing him and greatly enjoyed the several rounds when we were in the same foursome. Everything I knew about Eddie told me he was the kind of man we should all try to be. We will miss him every Wednesday for a very long time to come.
Eddie, I am so very sorry to know your dad has passed. He was a kind man. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Joyce & Family
Neil and I were so sad to hear of Eddie’s passing. We will always remember Eddie for his dedication for the young people of the Erwin District. We all respected him and admired both you & Eddie for your hard work. You two helped to raise many of our children.
God is by your side during this sad time and he will help you, Little Eddied & Karen through it all.
Our Love & Prayers
Neil & Delores Thagard
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Eddie. I know words can not explain the heavy hearts you’re feeling. What we can cling to is the comfort and grace God provides for us daily. Eddie’s laughter will be missed but the memories not forgotten.
Love and prayers,
DJ, Kady, Ruby and Charley Rice
(JOYCE, LITTLE EDDIE AND KAREN)
EDDIE WILL BE MISSED, AS A PERSON, AS A FRIEND,
AND A GREAT LOSS TO THE LEICESTER COMMUNITY.
OUR PRAYERS, WILL BE PRAYED FOR EDDIE CLARK’S
FAMILY.
TONY HENSLEY
Prayers for the family I have a lot of good memories him coaching me in ball will never forget them .
Dear Joyce, Eddie, Karen and family
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Eddie, and hope you know our entire family is grieving with you. The great times we shared together from the Leicester gym to the Erwin ball fields will never be forgotten. To this day when someone slams their ball cap down I immediately get in line and strive to work harder. Man did he teach me a lot. Our thoughts and prayers will continue for you during this difficult time and the days ahead and wish peace to you all. Eddie will indeed be missed.
Joyce, Karen and Eddie,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Eddie meant so much to me growing up. He was a great mentor to so many of us. My prayers are with you guys and all of the family.
Charlie and Teresa meadows Eddie was super nice person he will be missed my prayers are with your family
A Papaw like none other. He may have been a man of few words when it came to emotion but his heart was full of love. He may not ask if you needed anything but if you ever did, he gave whatever he had with no expectation. He was truly one in a million. God has another Angel to look after us all.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Prayers for his family so sorry for your loss.
Mrs. Clark, Eddie and Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Coach Clark from the time my family moved to Asheville. He will truly be missed. With love and great admiration for him, A great man has left all of us in a better place.