William G. Clark, accomplished attorney

William G. Clark, 92, of Rehoboth Beach passed away peacefully Monday, April 13, 2020, at his home.  He was born Saturday, May 7, 1927, in Washington, D.C., son of the late John and Susan (Giddings) Clark.

Mr. Clark was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Air Force Army Corps during WWII, as crew chief for Gen. George C. Kenney, commander of the Eastern Air Force. He attended George Washington University and law school, gaining degrees from both in three years’ time.  Mr. Clark was a brilliant lawyer and built an illustrious career in law, working for companies such as International Paper Company in New York, N.Y., and Muirkirk Products Company in Muirkirk, Md.  In 1962, he co-founded the law firm, Clark and Cromwell, where he remained partner until his retirement.  

Mr. Clark was a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association and the Rancho de Los Caballeros in Wickenburg, Ariz.  He enjoyed all of the outdoors, particularly horseback riding, biking, skiing in Aspen, and beach volleyball at Deauville Beach in Rehoboth, but none so much as piloting his own aircraft.  Above all, Mr. Clark cherished time with those he held dear.  He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his wife, Lyn Henderson Clark; and his brother, John R. Clark Jr.  He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth L. Clark of Rehoboth Beach; son, William G. Clark Jr. of Fallston, Md.; daughter, Elizabeth Knisley of Glendale, Ariz.; stepdaughter, Mercedes Dean of Arlington, Va.;  eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nephew, John R. Clark III of Wilmington, N.C.; and niece, Cecilia Melesco of Rocky Mount, Va.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private.  Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mr. Clark's memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, Rehoboth Beach Fire and Rescue, 219 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE  19971, or the Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL  32224.

Please visit Mr. Clark's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.