Jason Clark, Sr., dies after

long, fulfilling life in Gonzales

Mr. Jason Clark Sr., died in his residence on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.

Clark was born to Lila and Will Clark, his birthdate is recognized as Dec. 17, 1908. According to the 1901 census bureau, he was actually born in 1899. He was the first born of 13 children.

Jesus came first in Clark's life. He was a member of the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, where he was head deacon through his early 90s. Clark's favorite song was "The Lord will make a way somehow" and his favorite scripture was Psalms 121, "The Lord is thy keeper."

Clark lived and worked most of his life in Gonzales. He spent many years working at the Gonzales Oil Mill. He was a sharecropper for many years. When Clark was not working he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was well known for his garden and people would come from miles around to get his greens. He remained very active and still had a great sense of humor up until the time he went home.

He was preceded in death by wife, Clydia Mae Clark; his son, Willie Clark and 10 other siblings.

Clark is survived by two sons, Jason Clark Jr., Gonzales and Donald Clark of San Antonio; two daughters, Rosie L. Clark Taylor of San Antonio and Carrie Clark Bickham of Killeen; two sisters, Carolyn McKinney of San Antonio and Margaret Davis of Austin; 37 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, 23 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

After 100 plus years, Clark had an opportunity to view history, by seeing his great-grandson being held by the first black president, President Barack Obama.