Jessie James Clark

Jessie James Clark, 83, of Floyd, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was born in Pulaski County, a son of the late Jessie Everett and Lillian Bratton Clark and had been an area resident all of his life. He retired as a diesel mechanic with Overnite Trucking following many years of service. Jessie was a born tinkerer, always working on cars or other projects and raced both stock cars and dragsters in his younger years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Dean Clark, and by his sister, Ernestine Tiny Pattison. He is survived by two sons, Russell Clark and wife Teresa, and Allen Clark and wife Judy. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Nathan Clark and Sydney Clark Simmons and her husband Jeffery; a brother, Harold Clark and wife Rita; longtime caregiver, Ina Headrick; numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends. Funeral services will be held at 11AM, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. Rev. Roy Kanode will officiate. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM, Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Alzheimers Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. FL 17 Chicago, IL 60601 or by visiting www.alz.org. An online guestbook is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Service When Thursday, October 21st, 2021 11:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Thursday, October 21st, 2021 Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153