Ronald "Jack" Dewitt Clark

DAVIS – Ronald "Jack" DeWitt Clark, age 87, of Davis passed away on Sunday December 24, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, Betty and two grandsons, Jack and Casper, after a long illness. Born in Racine, WI on January 19, 1930 to Floyd & Laura Clark (Dailey). Ronald was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, where he worked as an air plane mechanic. A life long retired Iron Worker of local 498 and retired after 55 years. A man of many trades, he was a professional boxer and owner of Illinois Boxing Gym in Rockford. He also enjoyed garage sales and buying junk! Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother he will remain in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Clark (Long); children, Debra (Mark) Orris, Laurie Clark, Terrance ; grandchildren, Jack & Casper Clark, Eric Orris, Jennifer Orris, Ashley Vang, Joshua Clark; and four great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son Jack F. Clark; parents, Floyd & Laura Clark; siblings, Granville Morris, George Miles and Donna Steele and grandson, Gary Orris.

A special Thank You to Mercy Home Hospice for their care. A Celebration of Life Memorial to be held on Tuesday March 6, 2018, at the Iron Workers Hall Local 498, 5640 Sockness Ave. Rockford Il, From 4-7 PM.Cremation rites accorded. Memorials to the family. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.