Earl Clark, Jr., 83, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 6, 2016, at his home. Friends may call from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 1029 Bennington Ave., Kansas City, MO 64126, where a Celebration of Life Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Contributions are suggested to NorthCare Hospice - www.northcarehospice.org .

Earl was born June 29, 1932, in Kansas City, KS, to Earl and Catherine Agnes Clark. He retired from Squibb in 1982. After retiring, he enjoyed woodworking, taking long walks in the neighborhood, collecting aluminum cans, and fishing at Lake Viking. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Earl is survived by Mary Clark, his wife of 62 years; nine children, Mike Clark and wife Robin of Kodiak, AK, Janet Martinez, Diane Crugar, Steve Clark and wife Penney, Jerry Clark and wife Rosemary, Gary Clark, Mary Ann Pyle and husband Alan, Amy Downey and husband Shane, Sarah Koontz and husband Philip; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.