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Cary A. Clark, 71, of Morganton, NC, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Born in Hoke County, NC on May 1, 1954, he was the son of the late Furman O. Clark, Sr. and Anna Batchelor Clark.
Cary spent his high school years at Carolina Military Academy and graduated from Sandhills Community College. He worked as a telecommunicator with the NC Highway Patrol. Cary enjoyed helping others, being with friends, and weekly visits to the YMCA. He also enjoyed getting together every week to eat lunch with his special friends. Mr. Clark was very proud of his home-grown maters, and he used them to make his one-slice mater sandwich.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lisa G. Propst; sister, Susan Clark; mother-in-law, Mary Propst; sister-in-law, Lala Clark; nephews, Nicholas, Jordan, Trip, and Russ; special friends, Bobby Smith, Louis Rector, and Ray Leonhardt; and his fur-baby, Olive Oyl.
In addition to his parents, Cary was preceded in death by two brothers, Furman Clark, Jr. and Bill Clark; father-in-law, Willie Propst, Jr.; and special friend, Wally Woolbright.
The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2026 at Salem United Methodist Church with Rev. Monica Childers and Rev. Jerry Rogers officiating. Honors will be provided by the NC Highway Patrol. The family will greet friends in the fellowship hall following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church Backpack Fund or to Salem Fire and Rescue.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Lisa, I am so sorry to learn of Cary's passing. I have you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Denise
Lisa, my thoughts, & prayers are surrounding you & your family. Jesus has His loving & comforting arms wrapped around you every day.
Cary, affectionately named the mayor of the YMCA, brought light to many. One of my most favorite people to greet at 5:30 am! We talked about so many things - gardening, cherries, careers, family- but my favorite were our conversations about the Lord! In our last talk, he said, “Amy, I am ready to leave this world because I know where I am heading. I’m just ready to leave those that still need me.” He was always thinking of others and looking to be an encouragement! I miss him already! Praying for you all as you continue on without him!
Cary was a dear friend of mine. He could carry on a conversation with you and was always able to add facts to the conversation that I didn’t know. Cary was just a fun guy lo be around. He lived his life in honor of God Everybody that knew him lived him. My husband started getting his oil changed where Cary worked because “he loved talking with Cary while he waited. Cary is going to be missed by so many. J look forward to seeing him again. In heaven we will be able to converse as long ss we want to.
Lisa, my heart goes out to you during this time. My God bless you and hold you closer during this time.
Dear Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know Cary will be missed by all the lives he touched. You are in my thoughts and I pray you will stay strong. God bless you.
Lisa I know your heat is broken my heart is broken for you. I send my prayers and love.