LeRoy Clark III
March 25, 1947 – February 25, 2025
WENDELL – LeRoy Clark III, 77, a native of Wake County, passed away February 25, 2025. Roy was the son of the late LeRoy Clark, Jr., and Julia Funk Clark of Wendell. He was a graduate of Wendell High School, and attended Atlantic Christian College, now named Barton College. He worked as a statistical analyst for the State of North Carolina until his retirement in 2008.
Roy was an avid sports fan, especially when his favored UNC Tar Heels were playing ACC basketball. He often claimed to bleed Carolina blue. A trivia whiz, Roy enjoyed challenging the family to rounds of Trivial Pursuit during vacations at Sunset Beach, often with his team dominating the rest. Other interests over the years included boating, gardening, cooking, and reading.
Roy is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nina Carolyn Clark; daughter, Kelly Massey of Wilmington; daughter Tracy King, and husband Brian of Wendell; son Brent Clark of Pittsboro; son Zach Sorgi of Charlotte; 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, brother Sam Clark, and wife Diana of Knoxville, TN; sister Ellis Clark Fields, and husband Greg of Denver, NC; numerous nieces and nephews; and long-time best friend and caregiver, Victor Moore of Wendell.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 9, 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third Street, Wendell. A private memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials may be made to Hospice of Wake County.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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