Joseph “Joe” Darrell Clark, 68, of Princess Anne, Maryland transitioned from this earthly life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury, Maryland. Joseph was born January 6, 1954, in Palm Beach, Florida to the late Ernestine Clark Sheppard and late Alonzo Houston.
Joseph attended public school in Somerset County, Maryland, but completed his secondary education in Belle Glade, Florida. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1974. He then enrolled at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore where he pledged the Gamma Phi Omega fraternity.
He married Betty White on December 12, 1995, in Princess Anne.
Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Betty White Clark, 0ne stepdaughter, Natasha White, six sons, Derrick Clark (Tamara) of Port Orange, Florida, Charles Watkins (Meka) of Atlanta, Georgia, Derrick White of Delaware, Steven Baldwin (Ebony) of Apopka, Florida, Jerrod Gunn of Orlando, Florida and Joseph Baldwin (Ebony) of Deltona, Florida; one brother, James “Donald” Ray and 22 grandchildren.
In addition to Joseph’s parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Michele Nicole White of Raleigh, North Carolina.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, January 14 , 2023 at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne, MD with a viewing one hour prior. A public viewing will also be held 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Friday, January 13, 2023 at the funeral home in Princess Anne.
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We send out deepest condolences to the family
To Betty White-Clark , My Prayers are with you and your family. I Pray for You and All of The Son’s and Their Families. God Words for All of You are No Matter What You are Going Through Just Remember That God is Still On The Throne. God is Able to Dry Your Weeping Eyes. He’s Able To Turn Heart Aches into Joy. He Mends Broken Hearts. God Loves Each of You . I ❤️ you Betty.
My Condolences and Prayers to the family sorry for your loss.
I’m truly sorry for your loss
May Our Heavenly Father Receive his son Darrell into his bosom The Greatest Love of All
For Eternity!
From your loving Auntie Tammy Baldwin
My deepest condolences and sympathies go out to the family and friends. Rest easy Clark