Mr. James "Jim" William Clark, III, age 56, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.

Jim was born April 8, 1969, in Birmingham, AL, to the late James Clark, Jr. and Romona Clark.  He was a hard worker.  He went to work at Marathon in Vernon, AL after graduating from Lamar County High School in 1987.  He worked at Marathon for 24 years, then worked at Glenn Machine in Columbus, MS for almost 11 years and a couple of other jobs.  Jim met the love of his life, Tammie Edwards, in 1989 who later became his wife in 1992.  He was a loving husband, and told her he loved her several times a day every day for over 36 years.  He always surprised her flowers and spoiled her with so many special gifts.  He loved his son Tyler dearly and was proud of the great, smart, and kind young man he grew up to be.  Jim always made sure his wife and son had more than they could ever need or want.  He never met a stranger, and he made friends with everyone he met and had no enemies.  Jim loved to fish and used to be in a lot of fishing tournaments.  In his spare time, Jim loved riding side-by-sides, grilling out, and just being with friends and family.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Clark.

There will be a memorial service Saturday, September 20, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Chandler Funeral Home, with Eddie Finch and Shane Cruse officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Tammie Clark, of Vernon, AL; his son, Tyler Clark, of Vernon, AL; his sister, Sherry Clark Hill, of Birmingham, AL; and his nephew, Luke Clark, of Winfield, AL.