Rufus Eugene Clark

Clark, Rufus Eugene, 87, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017. He is survived by his children John Patton, Taaj Clark-Uthman, Barbara Clark, Phyliss Clark, Clarissa Andrews, Rene’ Clark-Jordan, Sanitra Clark-Brown, Dujuan Eddings, Jujuan Eddings, Evelyn Beasley, and Andre Johnson; 26 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 11 a.m Friday at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston Street. www.economywithdignity.com