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Chevis Delwin Clark Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Chevis Clark Obituary

Chevis Delwin Clark, Sr. MT. PLEASANT - Chevis Delwin Clark, Sr., of Mount Pleasant, beloved husband of 33 years to Carol McDaniel Clark, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2012. Mr. Clark, born in Charleston on September 5, 1922, was the son of Fritz Henry Clark and Ethel Belle Parks Clark. He was preceded in death by siblings Samuel Chovine Clark, Carroll Harvin Clark, Elford Henry Clark, baby boy Clark, and Margaret Ethel Clark. He is survived by his wife Carol McDaniel Clark, his sons Chevis Delwin Clark, Jr., Freddie Vincent Clark (Sarah) and David Allen Clark (Cathy), daughter Deanne Louise Clark, brother Fritz Herbon Clark, sisters Vila Cain Clark Shad (Bobby) and Betty Joyce Clark Evans, stepsons Robert Emmett Lee, IV (Melanie) and Kevin Michael Lee (Mae Beth), grandchildren Sarah Clark Davis, Caitlin Clark Goss, Cameron Clark, Bailey Lee, Courtney Lee and Isabella Lee, many loving nieces and nephews, goddaughter Meagan Scott, and devoted friends Maddy, Scott, Hannah, Sarah, and Graham, Sara Bodson, Raymond and Carmen Covington. Mr. Clark was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charleston. He dearly loved the Lord. During World War II, Mr. Clark served as a Second Class Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, first in the North Atlantic Convoy Missions (1942-43), and then in the Pacific Theatre (1944-45). He was involved in twelve invasions in the Pacific Campaign which included the Battle of Ormoc Bay and the invasions of Borneo. He also served with the Occupation Forces in Korea and China. A 1950 graduate of the Atlanta College of Art, Mr. Clark worked in Design and was the Staff Illustrator at the U.S. Naval Supply Center in Charleston. He participated in the Navy Combat Art Program, and several of his paintings including "Replenishment at Sea," were added to the Navy Combat Art collection in Washington, D. C. The works of his distinguished career in art are represented in numerous private and public collections including: Former President Gerald Ford, Admiral Hyman Richover, South Carolina National Bank Bicentennial Collection, Navy and Marine Combat Art Collection, Gibbes Art Gallery, The Yorktown Association of New York, and USS Seattle. He is listed in Who's Who in American Art, represented in the tricentennial publication: Contemporary Artists of South Carolina and he was a member of the American Society of Marine Artists as well as the Salmagundi Club of New York. Mr. Clark was a member of the S.C. Huguenot Society and a life member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans Mr. Clark was a sensitive painter of depth and rich substance. The testimony of his faith in God is evident in his artwork. A recurring theme in his art comes from the strong sentiments he had for his coastal homeland. He always found the lowcountry to be an inspiration for his work. He often said, "In my childhood, the attraction of the waterfront, marshlands, and the streets of the old city would draw me on solitary walks." Throughout Mr. Clark's career, he was well loved by many as an artist and teacher. He was a renowned and respected artist who was able to touch the lives of countless people. He has left us a lasting legacy. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in the Redeemer Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. The family will receive friends at J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, Monday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to: Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 43 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401; New Highland Baptist Church, 9200 New Ashcake Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116; or Lutheran Hospice of Mount Pleasant, 1885 Rifle Range Rd. # 46, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Chevis Clark

16 Entries

Gary Cornelison, CDR, SC, USN (Ret)

March 22, 2018

I was assigned to the Naval Supply Center from 1972 until 1974 as a young LT(jg). Chevis was a truly gifted artist and a wonderful gentleman who made a deep and lasting impression upon me, and upon all who knew him. I think of him often with great fondness and am truly saddened to learn of his passing. RIP, brother.

Gary Cornelison

March 22, 2018

Ed & Wendy Davis

February 9, 2012

Carol and Family,
We are sorry for your loss but know that Chevis is with our Lord and Savior...what a wonderful thought! Chevis was the ultimate Southern Gentleman and he was the kind of man you always remember! You are in our prayers.

Kelly and Doug Caulder

February 1, 2012

Carol I am so glad we were there with Uncle Chevis. What a great mam he was. I am also glad my children spent time with him and enjoyed him like I did. I feel like a piece of my heart is missing. I wake up every morning to find his beautiful works on my walls and it is comforting. I just know him and my dad have a lot of catching up to do.

Steven Jordan

January 29, 2012

I returned from out of town to learn from Charles Parnell that Chevis had passed. I so wish I could have attended the funeral. Chevis was one of my art "heroes" and he was kind enough to give me a temporary home when I first moved here in 1971. He will live on through his wonderful paintings.

hannah heyward

January 27, 2012

so very sorry to hear about chevis. met him in the past year during art classes at respite care, and his spirit and joy were so wonderful, in his beautiful art and personality. what a wonderful role model for us all.

Rick White

January 25, 2012

Chevis,

I'm very sorry for your loss and not knowing it in time to be able to visit you. Randy told me and I looked it up so I could send you this message until I see at the store again. Melanie and I both send you our most sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family.

Aneesha S

January 24, 2012

When I think of true charlestonians-I think of the Clark family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all especially my Deanne.

Monte & Sandra Perini

January 24, 2012

Dear Carol and Family,

We are so glad we got to know you when we lived in Charleston and see the marvelous paintings that fill your house. I am sure that Chevis will have the joy of painting in his new home among many more pleasures. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 23, 2012

Dear Carol and family, I was so sorry to learn of Chevis passing. Our prayers will be with you all. I have lost a dear friend but will always have fond memories with the two of you in my life. Fondly, Glenda Owens Reynolds, Anderson, SC.

Sissy O'Daniel

January 23, 2012

Dear Carol and family,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss but so thankful to know that Chevis is with our Lord. We will all miss him terribly. Chevis was so incredibly kind. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 22, 2012

We send to you our love and our deepest sympathy. Chevis was so very talented and a true Southern gentleman, he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jean and Dewey Niles

Antoinette Palmisano

January 22, 2012

Dear Carol and family, I send you my prayers of peace, support, and Love to all of you. I am so blessed to have had wonderful memories with Chevis Clark Sr. Thank you for that. Love and prayers, Antoinette (Toni) Palmisano

Stuart Peters

January 22, 2012

Dear Carol and Family,
As I sit here looking across the room at his Charleston scenes on our walls and remembering the wonderful times we shared, I send my prayers of Peace for you. He was such an inspiration, a mentor to me, but most of all a true Christian friend. He blessed so many with just his presence and his God given talent. Know you are in our prayers, Stuart and Anne

Jim and Rosa Cherry

January 22, 2012

Carol and Family--
So sad to read Chevis' obituary this morning. We still remember our special times with you two here in Kingstree and cherish the artwork from you both.
Love and prayers--

January 21, 2012

Dear Carol and family,
We don't have to tell you how much we loved you and Chevis. We are
thinking of you. We loved Chevis dearly.
Alice & Alan Cannon

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