James Elbert Clark
(1963-2007)
Memorial Page
Bert as a veteran of the National Guards received the Military Funeral Honors ceremony consisting of the playing of Taps, folding and presentation of the United States flag to his widow, Nancy.
The rendering of Military Funeral Honors is a way to show the nation's deep gratitude to those who have faithfully defended our country in times of war and peace. The ceremonial paying of respect is the final demonstration that a grateful nation can provide to a veteran's family.
Bert Clark, 44, died Sunday, February 4, 2007. Funeral service was held Tuesday, February 6 at Grace Assembly Church on Hayden Road, with burial at Geddie Cemetery. A native of Minot, N.D., he lived most of his life in Tallahassee. He was a veteran in the National Guard for nine years. He was of Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Clark, a son Jay Clark of Tallahassee, two sisters Carolyn Moreman of Waverly Alabama and Jane Angerer of Tallahassee, and his mother Ola G. Clark of Waverly. He was preceded in death by his father James Elliot Clark.
Click the images to the right to view videos of Taps and the folding of the flag at Bert's burial.
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"Goodbye World Goodbye"
one of the songs from Bert's CD