Clark Leonard Darr

Clark Leonard Darr, 81, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at his home in Lexington, North Carolina.

A private celebration of his life with military rites will be held at a later date.

Mr. Darr was born in Davidson County, NC January 3, 1942, to Fred Leonard Darr and Evva Nifong Darr. Clark was a devoted member of Bethesda United Methodist Church and the Coed Sunday School Class. He was a veteran having served in the National Guard. He loved his country, and his flag. He retired from Duke Energy in 1999 after 40 years of service.  He also enjoyed working in his yard and was a person that never met a stranger. His passion was his faith, church, family and especially his grandchildren. Clark was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who will be missed by all. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Bobby Darr and a sister Pansy Mayberry.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Linda Clodfelter Darr of the home; his son, Rodney Darr (Katrina) of Lexington; daughter, Melissa DeIonno of Clayton NC; sisters, Betty Almond and Peggy Owen both of Thomasville. His grandchildren Jacob Darr who, was the joy of his life, Savannah DeIonno, and Kyleigh DeIonno.

Memorials may be directed to Baptist Children’s Home, PO Box 338 Thomasville, NC 27361.