Ray LaRue Clark, age 81, of 36 Alleghany Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at LewisGale Hospital - Alleghany, Low Moor.

Ray was born July 4, 1934 in Clifton Forge to the late William Lackey and Pearl Vest Clark.

A lifelong resident of Clifton Forge, Ray served in an infantry unit of the United States Army and received a Purple Heart award.

He retired from the Research and Development Department of Hercules, Inc. and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Carl Clark, Harold Clark, Kenneth Clark, and Clayton Clark; and a sister, Gladys.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Bess Clark of Clifton Forge; a daughter, Pamela C. Hall and husband, Bryan of Millboro; a son, Barry Clark of Clifton Forge; a brother, Jack Clark of Covington, GA; two granddaughters, Alexis Clark and April Clark; a great grandson, Elijah Clark; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, is in charge of arrangements.