James "Jim" R. Clark

James “Jim” R. Clark, 87, died on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Ohio State Medical Center.

Jim was born in Lancaster, OH to the late Benjamin and Annabelle (Layne) Clark on September 22, 1939.

Jim devoted more than 35 years to Anchor Hocking, where he worked as a mix and melt supervisor, before retiring in 1999. He was fond of playing cards and attending dog and horse races. Jim liked spending time outdoors fishing and camping. He was a member of the Fairfield County Fish & Game Association. Above all else, Jim enjoyed time with his family.

Jim is survived by his son James (Karen) Clark, Jr.; step-children Becky Pennington and Caroline (Darrell) Dixon; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wives Mary Clark and Bonnie Mae Clark; daughters Mary Donald and Betty Brown; step-daughter Kathy Graff; son-in-law David Pennington; grandson Michael Brown; parents; and siblings Betty Clark, William Clark, and Benjamin Clark, Jr.

A funeral service will be held Monday, October 26, 2026 in Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, OH 43130, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service, and on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Burial will take place at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

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