Eric David Clark Obituary (1967 - 2013)

Eric David Clark Holt, MI Passed away unexpectedly November 5, 2013 at the age of 45. Born December 30, 1967 to David and B. Jean (Wicker) Clark in Lansing, Michigan. Eric was a graduate of Holt High School class of '86. A Veteran, Eric served in the U.S. Army for over four years patrolling the Berlin Wall in Germany. After his honorable discharge he completed courses at Lansing Community College, which allowed him to enroll at Central Michigan University. While attending CMU, Eric joined Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and played on the football team before graduating with his bachelor's degree in finance. He enjoyed a 13-year career as a stockbroker for Olde, H&R Block and Ameriprise Financial in Royal Oak, where he enjoyed playing intramural basketball every night and working out in the gym. Eric traveled a lot, loved music and enjoyed boating, water skiing and downhill skiing with friends. He was an avid football fan and loved watching his favorite team the Detroit Lions. Eric will be dearly missed by all who remember him. Preceding him in death were his grandparents. Surviving are his parents, David and B. Jean Wicker Clark; sister, Stacie (Dallas Perry) Clark; brother, Monty (Cathi) Clark; nephews Colin, Nolan and Landon Clark as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Pennway Church of God, 1101 E. Cavanaugh Rd., Lansing MI 48910 with Pastor John Davey officiating. Family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will take place immediately following the service with interment to be held Monday at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek at 10:30am. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please donate in Eric's name to the following nonprofit organizations helping homeless veterans and those suffering from addiction and PTSD: Homeless Angels Lansing with Mike Karl https://www.facebook.com/groups/560916577322195/ Donate: www.gofundme.com/homelessangels Holden House for Men residential treatment facility http://www.ncalra.com/residential-treatment.html Donate: http://www.ncalra.com/eventsneeds.html House of Commons treatment facility: http://www.ceicmh.org/services/sas/residential-services Donate: http://www.ceicmh.org/make-a-donation-res