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Charles W. A. “Chuck” Clark, 70
November 30, 2020
Charles W. A. “Chuck” Clark, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on November 30, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital, with his loving wife by his side. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ralph E. Clark Sr. and Constance L. (Cooper) Clark and was the beloved husband of Queen Elizabeth “Queenie” (Brown) Clark.
Chuck was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and he attended Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology where he studied Culinary Arts and Baking.
A proud veteran, Chuck served in the US Air Force.
Chuck worked for WGAL-8 for 51 years. In his time there, he did just about everything imaginable in production and operations; from prepping film to running Master Control and even directing. His true calling was in the audio booth, where he trained, tutored, and mentored countless young broadcasters. Chuck celebrated 50 years with WGAL in November of 2019 and was recently inducted into the WGAL 8 Hall of Fame, where he had the distinction of being the only person inducted as a current employee. Chuck loved his job at WGAL. He was a fixture there and everyone knew his big smile and kind heart.
Chuck loved billiards and was an avid pool player. He could often be found playing in the pool hall of Leisure Lanes and with various clubs in Lancaster. Chuck was also an accomplished martial artist. He was a first-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and a brown belt in Goju-ryu. He also practiced Jiu Jitsu and Choi Kwang Do. He also enjoyed singing karaoke, socializing with his friends at AMVETS and the Moose Lodge, and going on trips with his wife.
His family will always see him as a role model. Chuck was humble, kind, and generous. They admired him for his magnetic personality and his drive to always keep moving forward.
Chuck will be greatly missed by his wife of 36 years, Queenie Clark, his sons; Kevin Clark (Heather) and Eric Clark, and grandsons; Darius, Darian, and Eric Clark Jr. He is also survived by his siblings; JoAnna Williams, Dane Clark, Jae Clark, and Todd Clark, many nieces and nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings; Kenneth Abernathy, Ralph E. Clark Jr., Jacob A. Clark, Anthony Clark, Timothy J. Clark, and Shirley Abernathy.
A Service will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 1:00pm at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602. Guests will be welcomed for a time of viewing prior to the service, starting at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a GoFundMe to support the Clark Family at https://gf.me/u/zbvrvk.
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Condolences to the Family
December 12, 2020
That was a beautiful service my thoughts and prayers to Miss Queenie and the family. Mr. Chuckie was such a nice man his warm smile will be missed.
Pam and Jason Reever
December 12, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family! Rest in Heaven “Chucky” !!!
Gregory Hyson
December 12, 2020
Nothing but good words when we saw each other. Hugs, then came that smile and that laugh. And, better still, I was blessed to call him family. Prayer and thoughts are with everyone. We don’t get to choose when, but acceptance of when He calls our loved ones Home is key. I love you cuz!! And I’m so glad that I told you each and every time we saw each other. You were and are loved.
“Charme”
December 12, 2020
I worked with Chuck over 27 years. Chuck taught me so much. He was a good friend. So many karaoke adventures. If you leave the space in my heart. I will always remember Chuck. Chuck was friends with everyone. God bless To Chucks Family and friends. Jaan Heino Lutter(WGAL TV coworker)
December 12, 2020
Chuckie you will be greatly missed .Thanks for being a great man which for you was not very hard to do ,thank you for being a great husband to my sister and great father to my nephews and a wonderful brother in law to me you are a hero and will be dearly missed.
Vanessa Brown
December 12, 2020
Great people to know ,Chuckie and his family was by our side when my father passed away on 2/14/68 ,Ms Connie was there for us 24/7 ,he was like a brother RIP and prays and comfort to his family .
Finks /Smith Family
December 11, 2020
Chucky was my best friend we met back in 1964 when i came up out of Georgia at the age of 13, we have been best friends every since, we have done so many things together. I like to give my condolences to his wife Queenie and his whole family for i know he will be missed, because I know I will miss him. His friend Arthur Turner.
December 10, 2020
Chuckle was family to me, he was my neighbor for years before I moved away. He was always good for great conversations and lots of laughs. He will be missed.
Tracy (Bair) Leaks
December 10, 2020
I regularly worked with Chuck for a couple of years during my time at WGAL (around 2007-2008) and I was always glad when our shifts matched up. Chuck always brightened my day and he was one of my favorite people to work with on the morning show. I remember how encouraging, supportive, and helpful he was as I was learning the ropes of directing. I loved hassling him and trading jokes and barbs on the regular. He was such a good sport with a great sense of humor and was always a joy to be around. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Heidi Weaver-Smith
December 09, 2020
Chuck always had a big smile for us. Such a nice guy. Laurie Rogers from Leisure Lanes
December 09, 2020
I can remember growing up with Chuckie. He always had a smile for you. Rest in Heavenly Peace, a job well done. Going to miss seeing you. Fly high Chuckie.
Eli S Williams
December 09, 2020
My condolences to the family.RIP Chuck.
Mark Myers
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- Lancaster, PA 17602
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