Nephew “Nevy” Clark, Jr.
Posted By Families Firstcare On April 23, 2019 @ 8:59 pm In Obituaries | 17 Comments
Nephew “Nevy” Clark Jr, age 84, of Savannah passed away April 22 surrounded by his loving family at his residence on Whitemarsh Island. He was born January 21, 1935 to Nephew Clark Sr. and Helen Walthour Clark. He attended the University of North Carolina where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, was a graduate of North Carolina State University and served in the Air Force National Guard.
Between 1964 and 1994 he lived in Stockholm, Sweden working in the family retail business together with his father in law Gösta Pihl. In the mid-seventies Nevy took over as CEO and expanded the company substantially together with his son Gustav.
In 1994, together with his wife he returned to and retired in his hometown Savannah, where both of their daughters live with their families.
Nevy was an avid lover of antique automobiles and the Clarks were frequent participants in antique car touring. They also hosted and organized several tours in and around Savannah. He was an active member of the Veteran Motor Car club of America, The antique Automobile Club of America, The Horseless Carriage Club of America, and several marque clubs, such as the Pierce-Arrow society. He was a member of The Society of the Sons of the Colonial wars, Telfair Art Academy, The Savannah Historic Foundation and the Savannah Yacht Club and an active member of the Humane Society.
The Clarks have travelled all over the world, many times off the beaten track. They have generously shared this interest in getting to know different cultures with their children and grandchildren, taking them on numerous trips. Nevy was always there for his family, supporting and guiding, encouraging them to learn more and live life as fully as possible.
He is predeceased by his parents Helen Walthour and Nephew Clark Sr. and his sister Dr. Willene Buckman Clark, Marlboro, VT.
He is survived by
-his beloved wife of 60 years (April 4, 1958), Kerstin Monica Pihl Clark of Uppsala, Sweden
-a son Gustav Pihl Clark and his wife Anna Rosina Clark, their three children, Reuben and Josephine residing in Stockholm, Sweden, and Rebecca residing in Paris, France.
-a daughter Monica Walthour Clark Sullivan, her husband James Michael Sullivan and their two children, Helen residing in Charlotte NC and Mick residing in NYC.
-a daughter Helen Buckman Clark Iocovozzi and her husband Kim Leon Iocovozzi and their five children, Chamberlain residing in Charlotte N.C. and James studying in Prague, The Czech Republic, and Emily residing in NYC and Sarah and Nelle residing in Savannah.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please consider a contribution to the Humane Society, the Historic Savannah Foundation or Hospice Savannah in his memory.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like he had a great and fulfilling life.
I am so sorry for the loss of your amazing patriarch. I remember him as a gentleman with a gleam in his eye. His legacy of love is evident in his family.
Oh sweet Helen I am truly sorry to hear this news. I have been praying for your sweet daddy for quite some time. However I do know this he is at peace and no more suffering! I know he will be missed greatly. Prayers are with you and your sweet family. I know your mother is well taken care of. She seems very strong!!
Fondly.
Deidra
My sincere condolences to the entire Clark family. I have such good memories of Nevy from the Savannah Yacht Club. He was indeed a lovely man.
What an amazing man who live such a rich and fulfilling life! My deepest condolences to his wonderful family as they remember is love and his life.
I am so very sorry for your loss and feel priviledged to have met him through Helen. He was so positive, kind and inspiring and will be greatly missed.
My heart goes out to you all and my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Kramar till er alla.
To all he knew, to the family he loved, my most heartfelt condolences.
Dear Mrs. Clark so sorry for the loss of Mr Clark. Praying for your family during this time of sorrow. Your neighbors the Sharpe’s Donald and Donna Jean. Dad and sister of Cindi Butts.
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all and sending hugs and prayers. Cameron & Lincoln
Sending love and prayers
My deepest sympathy to you, Kirsten, and your entire family. Michael and I always enjoyed our times with Nevy and you.
Ruth valentine
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
Your father was a great man and he will be truly missed and will always be remembered.
His kind face remains forever in our image.
Bernhard, Pat & Natascha
I’m so sorry, Kerstin and family. It was a sad day for all of us when Nevy passed. It was an honor to know him and a true pleasure to drive him to the First Thursday group. He had so many interesting stories to tell. I’ll miss you, Nevy.
Nevy was truly unique, one of a kind, he never passed up an opportunity to tell anyone who would listen how noble and important his ancestors were. Shasta always had a facial expression which indicated she smelled something unpleasant. Truly a lovely couple, so full of themselves that there was little room for anything else.
I was happy to get to know Nevy over the partial restoration of an old Model T “Fire Chief” runabout.
He and his wife were always very gracious and accommodating when I was in town, and I regret missing the opportunity to introduce them to my family. Thank you, Nevy, for your wonderful charm and generosity.
My sincere condolences to the entire Clark family. I have such good memories of Nevy from the time he was my boss.
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