Obituary of Willie Clark

Willie "Huck" James Clark June 26, 1948 - March14, 2013 Willie "Huck" James Clark was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on June 26, 1948. He was the son of James Clark and Lucille (Pippens) Madison. Willie graduated from Monroe High School in 1966 and served his country honorably during Vietnam in the United States Army. Huck worked for more than thirty years on the assembly line for Chrysler retiring in 2000. He was an exemplary father and was known for the love he had for family. Huck loved all of his children, but spoiled his girls. He was always willing to drop everything for anyone. He enjoyed being a grandfather to the children and would always volunteer to babysit. Huck was seen as a father figure to everyone and treated everybody with the same love and kindness. He loved to sit in the backyard and fry turkeys for everyone while whistling favorite tunes. Huck loved to bowl in leagues at Nortel and Monroe Sports Center. He also had a passion for roller skating never missing a Saturday back in the day. Huck also liked to watch Maury say "You are the father", his response would be "Now go take care of your kid." Although most like new movies, Huck loved watching the classics, and AMC channel was for him. Willie Clark, age 64 of Monroe, passed away at home on Thursday, March 14, 2013. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by special aunt: Hattie "Doll" Hobson; uncle: J.W. Pippens; brothers: BobbyLee Adams Sr., Jimmy Madison, Don Madison, and L.Z. Pippens; and brothers-in-law: Manuel Hoskins and Curt Garrett. To cherish his memory he leaves children: Tineke Clark, Desmond Clark, Darnell Hudson, Tara Clark, and Cory Robinson; a granddaughter raised as his own: Kieara Clark; brother: Mike (Penny) Madison; sisters: Martha Hoskins, Henrietta Hoskins, Patricia Garrett, sisters-in-law: Samatta Adams and Bernice Pippins; grandchildren: Dominique, Marcell, Teanna, Kevin, Tierra; great grandchildren: Jayla, Shantia, and Jason Jr.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 5:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, March 19 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, March 20, also at Merkle's. Procession will follow to Roselawn with military honors under the auspices of VFW Post 1138. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, send a floral arrangement, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.