James Francis Clark

James Francis Clark, 89, passed away on May 17, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Patrick Thomas Clark and Theresa Saitori Clark.

James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was employed with Draper Corporation for over 28 years and previously worked at Alcoa Fujikura. He was a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church since 1980.

He is survived by his loving wife, Miriam Clark; his son, Glen Clark (Shawna); and his daughter, Kim C. Burley (Scott); four grandchildren, Stephen Clark, Zoe Clark, Melia Burley, and Megan Traenker; two great-grandchildren, Bailey Anne Traenker and Levi Cooper Traenker; sister, Mary Gaulin (Bob) of The Villages, FL; and brother, Ed Clark of Grand Rapids, MI.

A service to celebrate James’s life will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Westminister Presbyterian Church.

He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

In memory of James, contributions may be made to Mobile Meals, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304 or Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, PO Box 2624, Spartanburg, SC, 29304.