Ty Clark

Ty Duane Clark, beloved father, son, and friend, passed away on November 15, 2024, at the age of 57. Born on August 29, 1967, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Carolyn and Sidney Clark, Ty lived a life filled with adventure, service, and unshakable love for his family and passions.

A 1985 graduate of Central High School in Chattanooga, Ty enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he found his calling as a Combat Controller. After enduring the rigorous pipeline, he graduated in July 1986, embarking on a distinguished career in military service. Among his many achievements, Ty became a Freefall Jumpmaster, Tandem Freefall Master, Freefall Instructor, Combat Diver Supervisor, and a member of the Air Force STARS Skydiving Team. Ty logged in over 4500+ skydives in his career. He served in conflicts across the globe, including Panama, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kosovo. Ty was immensely proud to serve his country, retiring in March 2011, though he continued contributing in a civilian capacity.

Ty is preceded in death by his father, Sidney Clark; his stepmother, Gaye McLaughlin.  

He is survived by his loving daughter, Delaney, who was the light of his life; his mother, Carolyn Holman; stepfather, Donnie Holman; sister, Missy (Joey) Moore; nieces, Noelle (Jon Michael) Green and Kayla (Ryan) Walden; and nephew, Chandler (Kaylen) Moore. Three great nephews and one great niece.  

Ty shared a unique and unbreakable bond with Delaney, coaching her through countless games of softball and soccer and spending endless hours together watching Tennessee Volunteers football and Atlanta Braves baseball. He often expressed his deep pride in the young woman Delaney has become and gratitude for being her father.

Those who knew Ty will forever remember his infectious love for Tennessee Volunteers football and the Atlanta Braves. His passion for the Vols was legendary and served as a defining part of who he was.

Ty lived life on his own terms

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