John B. Clark

John B. Clark, 87, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

He was born on July 14, 1938 at the family farm in Emmett, Kansas to James T. and Justina (Coon) Clark.

After school he worked for the Highway Department. He married Marguerite Hutley on February 11, 1961 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Saint Mary's, Kansas. On March 17 of the same year he left for basic training at Fort Ord, California. He served in the Kansas National Guard from 1961 to 1967. John spent his life as a carpet and tile installer, he owned Clark Carpet & Tile, Inc. in Emporia for 21 years prior to selling the business in 1998 to his son, Pat, a former employee. After retirement he kept busy with 12 rental houses.

Surviving family members include: sons, Patrick and wife Lori of Emporia, and Scott, Lexington, Missouri; daughter, Victoria and husband, Joe Orzel, Republic, Missouri, 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

John was preceded by his wife, Marguerite, who passed away September 25, 2020, his parents, 3 brothers, Gene, Joe and George, 3 sisters, Marguerite, Monica, and Agnes, and 1 great-grandson, Bentley.

John was a member of Lowry-Funston Post #1980, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, both in Emporia.

The Rosary will be recited at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Emporia, Kansas, Friday, August 1, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. The family will receive friends one hour before the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be at the church Saturday August 2, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. Cremation is planned. Private burial will be in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Cemetery, Emporia.

A memorial has been established for the Emporia All Veterans Memorial. Contributions may be sent through Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, PO Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801 which is assisting with arrangements.