Charles Edward “Ed” Clark Jr, 81, Worthington, formally of Brown County,

transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home. Ed

was born on April 10, 1944, in Osceola to the late Charles and Lucille Clark Sr.

Ed worked for IU for 33 years in the heat shop as a steam fitter. After retiring from

IU, Ed began working at the Bloomington Walmart for the next six years. Ed

would play as Santa Claus during his time working at Walmart. Ed honorably

served in the Marine Corps as a private. He was a member and, at one point, the

chief of the Travelac Volunteer Fire Dept. Ed never knew a stranger and always

greeted others with a smile as big as his heart.  He made many friends through

playing bingo, cards, slots, and pull tabs.  Ed was a member of the American

Legion, Hoosier Bass Masters (fishing club of Bloomington), and B – Town Poker

League; he could often be found playing with the league at The Office Lounge. He

loved to collect pocket knives and coins. Ed loved the outdoors and often enjoyed

hunting and fishing, but most of all, Ed loved to eat.

Survivors include his sons, Bert (Mitzi) Clark, Jeffrey Clark, Tim (Jennifer) Fox,

Kevin (Shawna) Fox, Roy Fox, Larry Fox, and Wade (Gloria) Fox; daughters,

Tami Hendricks and Lisa Leech; a sister, Christina Hayden; 15 grandchildren; and

several great–grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Clark, and a

sister, Gloria Headley.

Family and friends will gather for visitation on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from

11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at The Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Powell and

Deckard, 3000 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN, 47401. A celebration of Ed’s life

will begin at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at The Funeral Chapel and

Crematory of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN, 47401.

Interment will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens, Bloomington, IN.

Memories of Ed and condolences may be shared with the Clark Family by visiting www.thefuneralchapel.net