Marvin Kidwell Clark

Marvin Kidwell Clark, 81, of Ballinger passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

He was born on August 20, 1932 to Marvin L. and Mattie Faye (Corum) Clark in Ballinger. Marvin married Patsy Jo Canady on November 26, 1952 in Ballinger. They shared forty five years together before her passing on May 16, 1998. Marvin worked for Dry Manufacturing Company in Winters as a tool and die maker. He retired after twenty three years of service. He and Patsy owned and operated Golfland Miniature Golf in the City Park in the seventies and the City Bakery in the eighties. They enjoyed Archery, camping and were members of the 3 Rivers Good Sams Club. Mavin coached Little League Baseball in Winters and Girls Softball in Ballinger. Marvin was an avid golfer who got his first hole in one on August 24, 2005 at the age of 73. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Ballinger where he worked with youth participating in youth camps and was instrumental in conveying spiritual influence that led to the baptism of several people. He also participated in mission trips to other countries.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother; Buddy C. Clark and one great-granddaughter Catelynn Clark of Wylie.

He is survived by his three children, son, Marvin Lynn Clark and wife, Mary Jo of Ozona and his children; son, Russell Clark and wife Melissa of San Angelo and daughter, Amy Clark of San Angelo, Frankie Skinner Kay and husband Mitch; daughter, Mickie Marlene Clark Hallmark and husband, Danny of Ballinger and their children; son, Jason Hallmark and wife, Stefnie and daughter, Jessicca Hallmark; son, John David Clark and wife, Natalie of Kyle and his sons, John Clark and wife Alisha and Carl Clark and wife Beri and daughter, Katha McAlister and husband Jamie, Patrick Nava and wife Katie, Alyssa Nava. Also surviving great- grandchildren; Austin Hallmark and Cheyenne Hallmark, Brayden Clark, Payton and Justice McAlister, Skyler, McKinzi, John Clark III, Kinley, Kamden, Natalina, Nalani, Noel and Nili, Ian and Tana Clark; brothers, Larry Clark of San Angelo and Mike Clark of Galveston; Debbie Clark and Carol Clark.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 6-7 pm Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger. Services will be at 10:00 am on Friday, January 31, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Ballinger. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

The family requests that memorials be mad to Alzheimer Association, American Cancer Society, or a favorite charity.