John Lawrence Clark III, 53, went to his eternal resting place with Jesus on Tuesday, January 31, 2023; surrounded by his mother and soulmate, Caroline Briscoe after a short battle with cancer. Johnny was born on January 1, 1970, to Constance Elaine and John Lawrence Clark, Jr. He was raised in Huntingtown with his younger brother Bobby and was a 1988 graduate of Northern High School. As a child, Johnny and his brother enjoyed racing BMX bikes with their friends. He was an avid collector of baseball and football cards, loved playing golf, and enjoyed taking electronics apart, repairing, and restoring them to their original glory. Johnny later settled in Lusby, Maryland and was the ultimate “handyman” and caregiver for his grandmother Helen Marsellas.
Johnny is survived by his mother, Connie Clark; maternal grandmother, Helen Marsellas; paternal aunt, Patricia Horsmon (Clark); cousins, Jessica Lynn Kilby (Horsmon); Kelly Rogers Elliott; Holly Rogers Briscoe; Dawn Rogers; several cousins from the Marsellas family and devoted friend, Caroline Briscoe. Johnny was preceded in death by his father, John Lawrence Clark, Jr.; brother, Robert Michael Clark; maternal grandfather, C. Herbert Marsellas; paternal grandparents, Eloise and John Lawrence Clark, Sr.; and paternal uncle and aunt, Donald and Barbara Rogers (Clark).
A service will be held at Mount Harmony United Methodist Church on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Please make donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the charity of your choice.
Jeannette Oliver
February 11 – Obituary: John Lawrence Clark III
Connie & Mrs Marsellas my sincerest condolences on the loss of your son,grandson. He was a very handsome & smart young man. May you find peace in the knowledge that he suffers no more. God bless you & your extended family
Rebecca Sue Willis
February 7 – Obituary: John Lawrence Clark III
Connie,
I am so sorry. My love and prayers to you and your mom. Love, Rebecca Willis
Stephanie Lewis
February 6 – Obituary: John Lawrence Clark III
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace!
Johnny was a very close friend of mine and we had so many great times together! My heart breaks for his mother, Connie. Prayers for you and the family! Love Always.
Darlene Bowen
February 5 – Obituary: John Lawrence Clark III
Connie I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your son but as a parent I can only imagine how difficult it must be. Prayers for you and your family.
Dottie Smith Katz
February 5 – Obituary: John Lawrence Clark III
Connie, Miss Helen & Family.
So sorry for your loss. I have known the Clark’s & Marcus’s families all my life.
Miss Helen went to nursing school with my Aunt Dorothy Smith Shebert. Connie
& Miss Helen use to play bingo at St. LVFD, Connie was so proud of her boys.
They are together again in Heaven with our Savior. May God give you peace.
Billy Hooper
February 5 – Obituary: John Lawrence Clark III
Connie, Prayers for you and the family in this difficult time.
Chris Hogue
February 3 – Obituary: John Lawrence Clark III
Johnny, you were an instrumental part of my high school years. You are in thousands of memories.. rest in peace, my friend!!!
Christie Cavanaugh
February 3 – Obituary: John Lawrence Clark III
I have so many fond memories of Johnny and Bobby from attending Northern High School together. I feel lucky to have had some adult memories with them in early adulthood. They both were always kind, we had many laughs and just all around good memories. As a parent, I hope you can be proud that the first thought that comes into my mind with both of your sons… KIND. I’m so sorry to learn about Johnny’s passing, I didn’t know he was sick. I hope and pray for peace and loving memories to your family as you remember.
Bucky and Helen King
February 2 – Obituary: John Lawrence Clark III
Connie and Aunt Helen:
Sorry for your lost. May God be with you both at such a hard time.
Love you very much.
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