Clark Howell Sauls, Jr.

Mr. Clark Howell Sauls, Jr., 88, of Gray, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024.  Memorial services will be held at First Baptist Church of Gray, Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Randy Darnell officiating.  The family will greet friends at the church immediately following the service. Burial will be private at Highview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Gray, 134 W. Clinton St., Gray, GA, 31032.

Born and raised in Macon, Georgia, Clark graduated in 1955 from Lanier High School for Boys.  In 1954, while still in his senior year, he started working at the Robins Air Force Base and enlisted in service with the Army National Guard.  On November 20, 1955, Clark married his sweetheart, Marilyn Greene, beginning 68 years together as man and wife.  Their family was completed with the birth of their son, Clark Howell Sauls, III, in 1957, and their daughter, Melinda Faye Sauls, in 1963.

Clark and Marilyn traveled extensively together throughout the United States and all over the world to places including Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, Poland, Ireland, Scotland, the United Kingdom, Wales, Morocco, Israel, Argentina, Chile, Russia, China, Norway, and Finland.

After several years working as an equipment specialist appraising aircraft and other equipment, Clark was asked to take a job in the Air Force National Guard. After retiring from Robins Air Force Base, he went on to build houses full-time.  Together, Clark and Marilyn built their own house in 2001. Clark would continue building houses until 2008.

Clark was known as a man who worked day and night and learned many skills over his lifetime, but who also made time to spend with the Lord every day.  He went to Sunday School and church every Sunday morning and every Wednesday night.  Clark became a church deacon in his early twenties and faithfully served as a greeter and Sunday School superintendent for many years.  He partnered with many pastors in the community to visit with shut-ins and the sick.

Clark is preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Myrtie Sauls, Sr.

Clark is survived by his wife, Marilyn Greene Sauls; son, Clark Howell Sauls, III (Theree) of Gray; daughter, Melinda Sauls Bivins (Jay) of Haddock; four grandchildren, Jayce Bivins (Amber), Jayme Bivins English (Troy), Tanner Sauls (Alex), and Tucker Sauls; five great-grandchildren, Carolina Bivins, Weston English, Alexander Sauls, Grace Bivins, and Connor Sauls; sister, Betty Sauls Jones of Macon; nephews, Kelly Green (Sharon), and Darrell Bridges (Kim); and niece, Sherri Bridges Rollins (Ronnie).

Clark was blessed with several care angels, including Beryl “Bear” Thomas, Mae Farley, and Vastolvia Williams.

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Hart’s Jones County Chapel, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, GA 31032 has charge of arrangements.