Kenneth Ray Clark

Ken Clark, beloved father and grandfather

Kenneth Ray Clark, 81, went home to be with the Lord, January 23, 2023. He died at Wellstead of Rogers, where he resided. The family will hold a Celebration of Life in the spring.

Kenneth was born October 2, 1941, in Texas to John and Sybil Clark and then primarily grew up in California, before entering the Army and being stationed in Iran. After the army, he married and lived for many years in Kansas City, Missouri then moved to Washington, D.C. area in the early eighties.

Kenneth’s career was extremely successful with over 30 years of service to the Federal Aviation Administration. He held many roles from Air Traffic Controller to Sr. Program Manager before retiring.

He met his wife, Cheryl Clark, in 1976 at a dance and they were married New Year’s Eve, the same year. They made their home in Raymore, Missouri for many years before relocating to northern Virginia. They resided and raised their family there until Cheryl passed in 2012.

He was an active member of the Arcola United Methodist Church, in Dulles, Virginia. He especially enjoyed his time and activities with his Bible Study Group and Church Choir. His interests included family, gardening, cooking, wood working, fishing and golf.

When asked what he was most proud of, he answered quickly, “my family!”

Ken is survived by his daughters Angela Lindquist, Christine Meidinger, Brittny Li, and Teresa Jordan; son, Brian Scott Clark; grandchildren, Lorin Rairigh, Laci Clark, Lindsey Rogers, Jordan Watson, Joy Lampl; Justin Clark, Jerald Thomas, Adam Lindquist, Isaiah Meidinger, and Tyler Black Jordan; great-grandchildren, Lacaya, Gabriel, Zeke, Cameron, Jonah, Teagan, Kaydance, Kemoni, Kammerion, Ximena; and Ken’s sister, Virginia Manley.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sisters, brother, and wife, Cheryl Clark.

memorial service

Celebration of Life

The family will hold a celebration of life event in the spring.