Steven Dwight Clark (age 65)

KNOXVILLE, TN – Steven Dwight Clark, age 65, departed this life on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at UT Medical Center.  A long-standing resident of the Burlington community, Steven was an outgoing dependable man who loved his family, friends, community, and church family.

Steven was a proud graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1972.  He had a passion for cooking which led to jobs at the Hyatt Regency, Applebee’s, and Cherokee Country Club as a chef.  He was currently employed at Premier Janitorial Service and had started his own lawn care service.

Steven was a faithful member of the Community Evangelistic Church (CEC) where he was always willing to assist the pastor and congregation wherever needed.

Preceded in death by his parents, Willie Pearl (Garland) Simpson; brother, Michael Clark and sister, Shirley Eleazer.

Survived by his devoted wife Shirley Harris Clark; daughters Charlease Moore and Octavia Taylor; sons, Dwight Harris and Perez Hill; grandchildren, Nehkydra, Brian, Neh’Asia, Perez Jr., Branton,  Janaa, Uriah, Ariah, Dwayne, Destiny, Zach, Syrriha, Ishine, Shidaysia; great-grandchild, Deh’zion; sisters, Alice (Jerry) Cantrell and Jacqueline Evans; brother, Jeffery “Bo” Simpson; brother-in-law, Willie Eleazer; aunt Vivian Smith; a host of other family and friends to include devoted friend, Charlene Moore and the Burlington community.

Friday, July 10, 2020, family and friends may view from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at CEC, 2650 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN.  A private graveside will follow with Elder Reginald Strong as the eulogist.

During this time, we will remain in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order #17  (COVID-19). Face masks and social distancing will be required.   Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com and mandated by the CDC and Governor of Tennessee.

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