William "Bill" Norman Clark, Jr.

William "Bill" Norman Clark Jr., 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered his heavenly home surrounded by his family on October 29, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. Born March 15, 1940 in Lincoln County, NC, he was the son of the late William Norman Clark, Sr. and Adlean Smith Clark and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Ann Hager and Rosina White, and his beloved twin brother, Robert "Bob" Samuel Clark. Bill proudly and honorably served his country in the US Navy and retired after a career at Carolina Freight in Cherryville, NC. He was an avid NASCAR fan and especially enjoyed seeing his favorite driver, Bill Elliott, win. He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather. Known as PawPaw to his grands, he always kept up with all their activities and never missed commemorating their birthdays with a special card and note from PawPaw and MawMaw. He was so very proud of each one of them and was extremely proud to welcome his great-great-grandchildren into the family.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Burton Clark, his children Cindy C. Martin, DeWayne Clark (Jana), Melany C. Bolin (Danny), and Wade Clark, his grandchildren, Gary Martin, Wilder Clark (Alexandra), David D. Clark, Jr. (Natalie), Crissy B. Huitt (Justin), Adam Bolin (Sarah), McKenzie B. Phillips (Dustin), PFC Zac Bolin - US Marine Corp., Zoie Bolin, Daniel Bolin, and David Bolin, his great-grandchildren Gabe Huitt (Sadie), Gideon Huitt, Maddie Huitt, Gracee Bolin, Abbee Bolin, Chloee Bolin, Braelyn Inscoe, Macon Clark, Magnolia Clark, Breeanna Phillips, Harper Phillips, and Reed William Phillips, and his great-great-grandchildren Cyrus Huitt and KJ Pickney.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. in the Rec Center at Second Baptist Church of Kings Mountain with Pastor Dennis Pruitt officiating. The family will fellowship with attendees following the service. Bill was a simple man with no regard for formality, but had a genuine love of family and friends. Please come as you are and celebrate his memory with his family. Bill requested no flowers. Donations in Bill's honor may be made to Second Baptist Church Building Fund at 120 Linwood Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

The family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Wendover Hospice for their compassion and care as well as VIA Health Partners for helping them navigate this journey. Special thanks also to McKenzie for her care of her grandfather during this difficult time.

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