Vernon C. Clark, age 89, of Waynesboro, VA and formerly of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Fishersville, VA. He was born on April 12, 1927 in Pond Eddy, NY, the son of Ernest and Eunice Hallock Clark.

Vernon retired as a forestry supervisor for Orange & Rockland Utilities in Port Jervis and was a member of ORRA. He was a former member of the Pond Eddy United Methodist Church in Pond Eddy, NY. He proudly served our country during WW II with the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Sylvan-Liebla American Legion Post #1363 in Eldred, NY. He was also a member of AARP.

Vernon was first married to the late Reta Kalin Clark and second to Carolyn Hallock Clark, who survives at home. He is also survived by his son, granddaughter, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Vernon was pre-deceased by his daughter Sharon “Cherie” Clark, his brother Orville Clark, his sister Stella Leavenworth, and his cousin-brother Douglas Hallock.

Services and interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.