Joe Atkins Clark

Joe Atkins Clark, 77, of Rosebud, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 in a Waco Hospital. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. Rev. Jody Hickman officiating. Burial will follow in Powers Chapel Cemetery near Rosebud.
Mr. Clark was born September 14, 1935 near Rosebud to Reuben and Thelma Rudder Clark. He lived in the Rosebud area all of his life. He graduated from Rosebud High School in 1953 and attended Baylor University. He married Peggy Hudson on January 17, 1958. He worked for the Rosebud News and retired from the Baylor Press with over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Rosebud Masonic Lodge AF & AM # 745 and First Baptist Church in Rosebud.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Peggy Jo Clark, one brother and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife Peggy Clark of Rosebud
One Brother: Jack Clark of Rosebud
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Rosebud or to Powers Chapel Cemetery Association.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.