Arthur Bryant Clark, Jr.

It is with great sadness the family of Arthur Bryant Clark, Jr. announce his passing. Art passed away peacefully at his home in Hinckley, Ohio on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the age of 75, surrounded by family. Art is survived by Katherine Clark, his loving wife of 57 years; children, Arthur Clark III (Janet), Kathy Birth (George), and Kelly Bell (Marshall); grandchildren, George (Makenzie), Bryce, Cassandra, Clark (Kayla), Arthur IV, Marlee, Michael, and Kaydee; great-grandchildren, Mason, Maxton, Riley, and Micah; brother, James Tracey Clark (Judy); and sisters, Drema Dumitrescu (Al) and April Simcak (Scott). He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Bryant Clark, Sr.; his mother, Rose Clark; and brothers, William and Donald Clark. Art was a hardworking man; a retired truck driver/dock man with Teamsters 407, and a talented woodworker and builder. Famous for his 'papa jokes', all who knew Art were entertained by his wonderful sense of humor and signature dance moves. His love had no boundaries, especially when he held babies. He was a devoted husband, father and Papa who loved his family immensely and will be tremendously missed by all who loved him. Visitation will be held from 12 Noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Waite Funeral Home, 3300 Center Rd., Brunswick, where funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. The family would like to thank the Cleveland Clinic Hospice Team for their kindness and support while caring for Art. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Art's name to Arbor Day Foundation.