John Douglas "Doug" Clark Jr.

JOHN CLARK, 86

Citrus Grower

WAVERLY -- Mr. John Douglas "Doug" Clark Jr. of Waverly died of complications following a stroke Monday (May 1, 2006) at Good Shepherd Hospice. He was 86.

Born in Lakeland on Nov. 8, 1919, he was a lifelong resident. He was a citrus grower. He worked for Waverly Growers for 24 years and was a director for many years. He was also a director of the VA Service Office in Bartow. He attended Emory University and was a member of the Florida Farm Bureau. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Clark is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean Clark; daughter, Terrie L. Poole, Bonifay; sons, John D. Clark III, Sebring, Robert S. Clark, Lake Wales; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Marion Nelson Funeral Home of Lake Wales. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Lake Wales Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hubbard House, 28 W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806, or Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823.