Lyle Gordon Clark, 95, Hamilton, MO, passed away on February 12, 2022, at the Missouri Veteran's Home, Cameron, MO. He lived in Hamilton almost all of his life.

Lyle was born on October 23, 1926, in Hamilton, to Benjamin and Maggie (Yagle) Clark.  He attended school in Hamilton and then honorably served his country in the Army during World War II, serving from 1945-1947.  Lyle worked as a self-employed farmer and truck driver.

Riding horses and raising cattle were Lyle's favorite things to do in his spare time.  He was a past member of the Hamilton Saddle Club and a member of the Hamilton American Legion Post #285 and the VFW.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother, Benjamin Perkins (B.P.) Clark.

On March 17, 1950, Lyle married Mable Colene Elliott, in Hamilton.  She survives of the home.

Additional survivors:  3 children-Gary Clark, Washington, MO; LaVern Clark, Hamilton; and Patty Hawkins, St. Peters, MO; 4 grandsons-Brent and Jarrett Clark and Travis and Kyle Hawkins; 4 great-grandchildren-Lilly, Dylan and Dean Hawkins and Brielle Clark; 2 sisters-Josephine Burns, Manson, Washington; and Margaret Jessen, Richardson, TX; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service:  2 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Hamilton Baptist Church.

Visitation:  1 hour prior to the service, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the church, on Feb. 18.

Interment:  Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.

Memorials:  The VFW, the Hamilton American Legion Post #285, or the Hamilton Baptist Church.

Friends may call on Thursday, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, from 10 a.m., until 5 p.m.