Scott Thomas Clark

Funeral services for Scott Clark, 80, of Wylie, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home in Gainesville. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15 at the funeral home.

Mr. Clark passed away October 12, 2015 in Wylie.

Mr. Clark was born September 21, 1935 in Gainesville to John Thomas and Emma Jean (Carr) Clark. He played football for Gainesville High School where he graduated in 1955. He was the Golden Glove Heavyweight Champion of North Texas in 1955. Mr. Clark attended the University of Houston on a football scholarship where he majored in engineering. He began working for Texas Instruments in 1958. Mr. Clark was instrumental in project management, team building, and leadership at TI during the years of initial growth and throughout his career. He retired from TI in 1993. Mr. Clark was a member of the Richardson Junior Chamber of Commerce where he was actively involved in the growth of the community. He also participated in the neighborhood crime watch of Farmers Branch and Valwood Park Baptist Church. Mr. Clark spent many years coaching with Richardson independent sports. Interests included golf, cards, fishing, and hunting – especially for dove and pheasant in West Texas. He was also in charge of organizing the annual golf tournaments for TI and Valwood Baptist for many years. A man of strong faith, he was a regularly attending member of Valwood Baptist Church. Never having met a stranger, Mr. Clark’s personality and spirit made him a natural coach, whether in his family, at TI, a football team, or in the community.

Survivors include: daughter, Susan Fort and husband, Ken of Dallas; son, Brady Clark and wife, Mary of North Richland Hills; daughter, Lisa Dwyer and husband, Eddie of San Antonio; grandson, Kyle Fort; grandson, Eric Fort and wife, Ashlie; granddaughter, Sara Fort; granddaughter, Jessica Ringgenberg and husband, Adam; granddaughter, Alexandra Cohen; grandson, Eddie Dwyer, III; and great-grandchildren: Jaxson, Hunter, Wyatt, Leo, Cassie, Jocelyn, and Bubba.

Survivors also include many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in North Texas.

Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Wayne and Ronnie Clark.

The family would like to thank Hillcrest Nursing and Rehab in Wylie and Visiting Angels in Garland for their excellent care and compassionate service, and FBC Wylie for their dedication to the Hillcrest residents.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

All those in attendance are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Life Luncheon at the Leonard Park Pavilion; 1000 W California St, Gainesville, TX 76240.