MSGT Clark David Whitlow, USMC Retired

MSGT Clark David Whitlow, USMC Retired, 82, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home.

A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Amariah Garner Cemetery in Newport, officiated by BJ Bell and Hospice Chaplain Rick Brooks. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to view the webcasting of the service through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website.

(See link below for the Service Bulletin including the Order of Service.)

Clark was born on June 26, 1938, in Kellysville, West Virginia, to the late Giles and Mary Whitlow. He bravely served in the United States Marine Corps as a Master Sergeant where he served 4 tours in Vietnam and was awarded numerous medals for his valiant dedication.

Clark was a hard-working man who took great pride in his work. If something was broken, you could be sure that he would be able to fix it. An endearing quality of Clark was his desire to always look for ways to help others. His eye for detail was exceptional which was put to good use at Cherry Point where he worked 16 years as a Quality Assurance Inspector.

He was an avid sports fan, of all sports, who always enjoyed the rivalry of a good game. He was blessed to marry the love of his life, JoAnn Carter Whitlow, and they had 63 amazing years together. Their lives were rooted in the Word of God, and they attended Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church when Clark was physically able. As a dedicated, Christian, family man, Clark’s pride and joy was his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Carter Whitlow of the home; sons, Clark David “CD” Whitlow Jr. and wife Dawn, and David Wayne Whitlow and wife Donna, all of Newport; sister, Palma Kantisos of Rich Creek, VA; sister-in-law, Betty Jean Fleeman and husband Elmer of Peterstown, WV; and grandchildren, Cameron Whitlow and partner Riley, Carter Whitlow and fiancé Maddy, Lathan Whitlow, and Harley Edwards and wife Christy and their 2 children.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home. For those wishing to visit the family, they will receive friends at the home of CD Whitlow on Nine Foot Road in Newport.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in memory of Clark, may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800, Miami FL 33131.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.