John A. Clark

Age 53, of Minerva, died Sunday, January 28, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1964 in Massillon to the late James and Helen (Scally) Clark. He worked for Slesnick Iron & Metal in Canton for 31 years. He graduated from Canton South High School. He loved enjoyed, fishing, football and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Linderman) Clark whom he married August 30, 1996; 7 children, Sarah (Jesse) Hershberger of Minerva, Amanda Clark of Canton, KayLynn Clark of Waynesburg, Samantha Linderman of Leesville, Shawn Clark of Minerva, Dakota Clark Minerva, Ian (Erika) Linderman of Massillon; sister, Roxanne Lang of Ft. Myers, FL; 6 brothers, George (Sue) Eddleman of Malvern, Bill Wright of Canton, Jesse Eddleman of Canton, Carl (Susan) Wright of Malvern, Druford (Leisele) Mayle of Connecticut, Wes (Chrissy) Mayle of Canton; 14 grandchildren, Brooklyn, Shylyn, Hayden, Alivia, Carson, Malakai, Peyton, Savanna, Grace, Ariel, Camrian, Azaria, Brooklyn, Lilliana; and lifelong best friends, Donna and Geary Cole of Minerva; many nieces and nephews and close friends.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Grimes officiating. Calling hours will be from 4-7 pm prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Friends and family are welcome to join Friday at 5pm at the East Sparta Community Building for a celebration of life. The family suggests to bring a covered dish.  Memorial Donations may be made the family to help with expenses.