Frederick E. Clark, 87, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1937, in Jacksonville, FL, to Allie R. and Sarah Clark. Frederick was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

On September 14, 1959, he married Royale M Joel, with whom he shared 66 years of love and companionship. Frederick graduated from Matthew W. Gilbert in 1955. After graduation he joined the US Air Force serving 10 years as an Aerial photographer. Upon completion of service, he worked at Naval Air Station Jax for 25 years. He retired June 1st, 1984, and later worked as a Duval County Court Bailiff. Frederick was a man of great integrity, known for his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to his family. His legacy lives on through his children, grandchildren, and all those whose lives he touched.

In his professional life, Frederick was highly regarded for his skills as a Manual Technical Writer, and he contributed to his community. Outside of his career, he enjoyed fishing, singing in his church choir and learning to write calligraphy and was always willing to lend a hand or offer a listening ear.

Frederick is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Allie Clark Jr and cousins Juanita Odom and Gloria Johnson (Anthony & George). He is survived by his loving wife Royale, his sister/cousin Shirley Johnson (Charsetta & Cedric), his children, Frederick M, (LaDorria), Felicia Baker (Wilbert) of Columbia, SC, Phillip E. (Dawn), Cynthia Lilly (Vincent), Kevin R of Manning, SC and Jeffery J (Tamika). Nieces Veronica S and Bernadette H. 21 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

A private service will be held to honor Frederick's life, and a celebration of his memory will take place at the Jacksonville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Kidney Foundation or Community Hospice Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center South.

Frederick's favorite bible verse: Psalm: 121 1-8 from the Kings James version"

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, From whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, Which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: The LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, Nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth, and even for evermore."

Amen