John (Kevin) J. Clark III, born on August 26, 1949, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 16, 2019 at the age of
70. He was the beloved son of the late John Joseph Clark Jr. and Audrey Rabalais Clark. Loving brother of George A. Clark, Kay C. Dorcey (the late Bernard) and Diane C. Puderer (Roy). Uncle of George Jr. (Heather), George III, Caeden, Nicole (Abigayle), John (Cheyann), Danny (Stefani), Veda, Demi, Alyce Johnston (Chris), Avery and Caleb and Lindsey Dennis (Bowen). He is also survived and fondly remembered by many cousins, relatives and dear friends. John was born in New Orleans, LA currently residing in Meraux, LA. He attended Aloysius High School, St Benedict Seminary College and Notre Dame Seminary. He was a St. Benedict Priest for over 30 years, serving as Pastor at St. Peters Church, Covington and Annunciation Catholic Church in Bogalusa, LA. Upon leaving the priesthood, he worked for 10 years at St Bernard Parish Government as the Personnel Director where he retired. Prayer was most important in John’s life as noted by his involvement in various prayer groups wherever he lived. He had a solemn devotion to Mary and the rosary. He also was a member of the St Bernard Council on Aging in Chalmette. He found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others. He was well loved and will be deeply missed by his family and by all those whose lives he touched. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass to be celebrated at St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Rd., St. Benedict, LA on Saturday, November 23, 2019 beginning at 1 p.m. Per his wishes, he will be laid to rest in a private ceremony in Greenwood Cemetery. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardvoice.com.