‘Junior’ John E. Clark Jr.

“Junior” John E. Clark Jr., 54, of Cobden, died Friday, July 7, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. 

He was born on June 24, 1969, in Anna, the son of John E. Clark Sr. and Linda Verbeck Clark. 

He married Tammy Freyenberger on Sept. 8, 1991, in Carterville.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Clark of Cobden; daughter Sarah (Caleb) Burton of Tamms; grandchildren Camie Jo Clark-Blake, Eyan Burton and Trapper Burton; sister Lisa (Shane) Murray of Anna; brother-in-law Billy (Wanda) Freyenberger of Herrin; mother-in-law and father-in-law Danny and Karen Freyenberger of Cobden; great friends Jeff (Michelle) Jackson, Brian (Tammy) Jackson, Mike (Margie) Stroehlein, Richard (Jane) Rose, Steve (Linda) Volz and Darrell Bellee; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless other friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Along with his father, Junior owned and operated Clark & Sons Salvage Company in Cobden. He was an active member of So-Co, Southern County Car Club and FBI, Fat Boys of Illinois Car Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, demolition derbies and traveling. Most of all, he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

For a time of remembrance, friends of “Junior” John Clark gathered from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 10, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. 

Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

To visit his memorial page and to leave online condolences for his family, visit the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home website at rendlemanhilemanfh.com.

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden was in charge of arrangements.