Cecil M. Clark was born on October 24, 1912 to Samuel Jackson and Ida Bell Clark in Goforth, Texas. He grew up on a farm in Goforth where he learned at an early age to pick cotton, plow the fields and work the farm. He died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on April 15, 2016. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather and a friend to all, as he never met a stranger.
He married Wayne P. Foster on April 15, 1936 in Kyle, Texas. Early in their marriage they lived in Goforth and had their son, Cecil A. Clark. They moved to Austin where they had their daughter, Bobbie J. Clark. In 1945, they moved to Buda where they lived together for more than 60 years. He worked many jobs including the CCC Camp in Vatiles, New Mexico; worked at Camp Swift in Bastrop County, Texas as a fireman; started a business, “Clarks Grocery and Market” that they ran for more than 20 years and was the caretaker for Goforth Cemetery. After selling the store he also worked as a butcher at Buda Grocery and Market for 22 years. He also held the position of president at Live Oak Cemetery since 1972.
Cecil loved to play “42” with the Senior Citizens and family. Every year, he looked forward to deer season with his son and family. And if you know Cecil, he always got his bucks and hit his limit. He also enjoyed working at the Live Oak Cemetery. He was the hardest working man and took so much pride in his work. He loved visiting with his sisters, family, and friends.
We are blessed to know such a humble man and to have him in our lives. His generosity and unselfishness; his strength and wisdom; his morals and values and his strong work ethic will forever be instilled in each of us.
He was proceeded in death by his loving wife, Wayne Foster Clark, his parents Samuel Jackson and Ida Bell Smith, three brothers: Otis, Clifton, Preston; one sister: Alma; two grandchildren Cecil Allan Jr. and Jowayne and two great-grandchildren Cliff and Dustin. Cecil is survived by his son, Cecil Allan Clark and Marian; daughter, Bobbie J. Kasper all of Buda; eight grandchildren: Debbie, Donna, Elizabeth, Dena, Sammy, Marty, Willie, Sarah; 23 great-grandchildren: Lexi, Allen, Ty, Clint, Kimberly, John, Melissa, Kayla, Trey, Misty, Steven, Matt, Kori, Dylan, Kamri, Jessica, Victoria, Samantha, Preston, Brooke, Wesley, Kaleb, Madalyn; twenty great-great-grandchildren: Hayden, Jhett, Lilah, Madyson, Taylor, Dakota, Riley, Ryan, Tyler, Aubrie, Marli, Jordan, Ava, Jaxon, Jayson, Arya, Roman, Jared, Jenna, Clint Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Tuesday at the funeral home and burial followed in Live Oak Cemetery Manchaca.
The family wants to extend a special thanks to Nolan, John and his friends at the Senior Citizens for making his domino days special.
