I was so sorry to learn of Eric’s passing. Eric and I sat next to each other in classes from 6th grade at Aylor through 12th at James Wood, when we were placed alphabetically by last name. I remember a few years when his arms and legs seemed too long for him to fully control; I once told him I was jealous that I’d stopped growing as he shot even further up. He was a kind, funny, mild-mannered, hard-working guy. I always smile when I think of him. He is missed.

May everyone find peace within this tragedy. May family's hold stronger together. May families learn to forgive and accept others faults. May families not judge one another and learn by Eric's example of living. May families learn to grow together, for blood is thicker than water. Let us remember Eric would want us to forgive and forge new relationships with each other as a family. Let us honor each other by doing this for Eric because we loved him. [email protected]

Your light here on the earth shone brightly for all to see, now on your journey to heavenly realms you shine even brighter.

Peace be Still When my heart is broken And my tears flow freely Let me look to the o e Who says Peace be Still When life is full of doubt And the world is confused Let me look to heaven And call on peace be still Fill me with peace be still Peace be stillWhen the storm is raging And you feel all is lost Let us look to the one Who says "Peace be Still When life gives us trouble And testings are on every side Jesus come down from heaven And just say "Peace be Still Fill us with Peace be Still Peace be Still Written by Steven Clark brother and friend for Eric Clark my heart goes out to all who grieves at this time may your hearts find Peace be Still.

I didn't know Eric or your family, but I read the obituary in the newspaper and want to say thank you for sharing that he had a long battle with mental illness. A person's brain can be ill just as one's pancreas (or heart, lungs, etc) can be ill. My daughter is about the same age and has lived with mental illness since she was a young woman. I'm glad Eric had his family to love him completely. My prayers are with you all.

Uncle Eric was the most accepting and caring person in my family. Growing up around him was a privilege and I will always treasure the time I was able to spend with him. He never judged or looked down on anyone for who they were and saw the best in everybody around him. I owe a lot of what I am today to the time I spent so th Eric. I can vividly remember learning what a Rubik cube was from Eric and how to solve it over time or hearing stories about his time in the scouts and believe that moments like these drove me to be the driven, inquisitive, problem solver I am today. Eric Clark was a great uncle and an even better person and my world has been forever impacted by the time I spent with him.

My condolences to Steven and the Clark family. You will be in my prayers along with those for Eric. I did not know Eric, except via conversations with Steven, whom I know loved and misses Eric. I am sorry for your loss and for the suffering Eric endured. May he rest in the hands of God.

Eric, I remember when you were born. I was entering the first grade. When you were little you said “gink” because you could not say drink. I pulled you around the yard in the wagon. Our first camping trip was the blanket over a rope tent under the swing set in the back yard. We rode all day on the sled that Christmas we had an ice storm. We put on heavy boots and ponchos to hike two hours in that heavy rain just to see what it is like. It is cold, but we did it. We sang so many camp songs together at Rock Enon. That was one of our happiest places. I helped you get your first merit badge. Wood carving. You didn’t cut yourself and you loved knives since. You were 12, seems so young now, when I left for the Air Force. While home on leave it was us out camping with scouts again, and you followed me into the rain swollen Shenandoah river and we saved a man from drowning. You were 16 when I was discharged, driving, wow, a child when I left and a young adult when I returned ! You graduated High School and became the first of us children to get married and have a child. Your son is such a wonderful young man. You were always loved, Eric. Through it all and still to this day. I saw the love you gave to my son when he was little, the toys you always had to give him and how you played like a child with him. I watched you accept my wife’s love because although you were not very physically affectionate you would hold her hand while talking and you would always hug her. My condolences to all who are dealing with this tragedy. Love and peace to all who need it. Your brother Brian loves you Eric. I always have, never stopped, never will.

Eric, I remember when you were born. I was entering the first grade. When you were little you said “gink” because you could not say drink. I pulled you around the yard in the wagon. Our first camping trip was the blanket over a rope tent under the swing set in the back yard. We rode all day on the sled that Christmas we had an ice storm. We put on heavy boots and ponchos to hike two hours in that heavy rain just to see what it is like. It is cold, but we did it. We sang so many camp songs together at Rock Enon. That was one of our happiest places. I helped you get your first merit badge. Wood carving. You didn’t cut yourself and you loved knives since. You were 12, seems so young now, when I left for the Air Force. While home on leave it was us out camping with scouts again, and you followed me into the rain swollen Shenandoah river and we saved a man from drowning. You were 16 when I was discharged, driving, wow, a child when I left and a young adult when I returned ! You graduated High School and became the first of us children to get married and have a child. Your son is such a wonderful young man. You were always loved, Eric. Through it all and still to this day. I saw the love you gave to my son when he was little, the toys you always had to give him and how you played like a child with him. I watched you accept my wife’s love because although you were not very physically affectionate you would hold her hand while talking and you would always hug her. My condolences to all who are dealing with this tragedy. Love and peace to all who need it. Your brother Brian loves you Eric. I always have, never stopped, never will.

In memory of Eric Lyn Clark, dustin clark lit a candle

"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth;Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same,And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." - Robert Frost

Praying for you and your family

In memory of Eric Lyn Clark, [email protected] lit a candle

My thoughts and pray are with you all as you morn the lost of Eric. May God be with you and the blessing of Jesus Christ our Savior be with you now.

My heart goes out to the Clark Family. To Steve, Mr. & Mrs Clark and Eric's family may you fined a peace that passes understanding in Christ. 1 Peter 5:7A friend of Steve

Prayers lifting up the Clark family at this time! God bless you all!

Heartfelt sympathy and condolences. So sorry for your loss! My prayers go out to the Clark Family.The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit! (Psalm 34:18)

Stephen, we are sorry for the lost of your brother. We will be praying for God's peace and rest to you and your family. Through these most difficult times, draw close to Him who is able.

In loving memory of a young man who gave it his best. Rest in peace my beloved cousin.

My deepest sympathies to the entire Clark family. Eric was my cousin on my Mothers side, I have many memories of him as a young child growing up, as it is with all families we grow up and move away, but our distant family always remain in our heart. I know Eric is at peace now, and no longer suffering from the uncontrollable thoughts that a mental illness can cause. The Lord is merciful, rest now my dear cousin. Until we all meet again. Deborah Jarvis Cheak

To the entire Clark family, I’m sorry I never got to meet Eric before he passed but I have heard so many stories of him from Steven over the last 7 years that I can imagine he would be happy that so many of you loved him so much despite his illness and wanted him to have a happy and meaningful life. The way we honor important People in our lives is by telling stories and reliving memories of good times you have had with them and I know your family will continue to remember and share these stories with each other as a way to keep him in your lives. I hope that God who can give you peace that surpasses understanding can lift the burden of sorrow off of your hearts so you can continue to honor each other with love with the time you have left on the earth because loving each other is what a family is all about. May God bless you and strengthen every one of you as you travel through your grief. My thoughts and prayers and love is with each and every one of you. Love, Cathy Kammerer (Steven’s fiancé).

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ." (2 Corinthians 1:3-5) Condolences to the entire family and all who loved him. Praying that your family is comforted by the Lord during this difficult time.

Steve, so sorry for the loss of your brother, we are praying that God will give you grace during this time of loss. Psa, 23.

May the grace of our Lord give comfort in time of such loss. Psalm 147:3

So sorry for your loss .....Praying for all of you as you go through the days ahead .

My sincerest condolences to the Clark family, Uncle Sam & Aunt Shirley you are in my thoughts & prayers. I was deeply saddened to hear of Erics passing and have many good childhood memories of my cousin & I playing in your back yard in the 70's. I'm very sorry I could not attend his memorial service! Wishing my Virginia family strength & peace.

To the Clark family: We are praying for you in this time of grief and sadness. Psalm 34.18 comes to mind: The Lord is near to the broken hearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Grace and peace be yours in abundance, Jim and Patsy, Steven's friends from Ohio

Mr & Mrs Clark: Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son, Eric. May your fond memories sustain and bring comfort to you during this difficult season. Please accept our deepest sympathies. ... We are friends of Steven from Columbia and we are so thankful that he is now back home with you during this difficult time. May your memories of Eric and the love of Steven and your extended family surround you and give you strength and peace in the days ahead. Psalm 147:3. “He heals the broken hearted and bandages their wounds”. God Bless you....... Bert & Donna Holland

To the Clark Family,We are so sorry to hear about Eric. Please be assured of our prayers. May God fill you with his peace and show you His love as you grieve your loss.God bless,The Staceys

Dear Clark Family, our family is praying for yours. May God grant strength and peace to you all.

To all the Clark Family, Prayers are being lifted before God for here in Columbia SC all of you as you move through this precious loss of a brother, son, father and friend. Special prayers also being made for Pastor Stephen Clark as he officiates his Brothers service. God’s Mercy and Grace be upon you all.

Deepest condolences in your loss of Eric. Praying for Christ's peace for your whole family.

Eric Clark was a great brother and friend I have very fond memories of him he will be missed he was always my hero I am with the family during their loss.

I did not personally know Eric, except that he walked this earth as my brother in Christ. I know his brother, Pastor Steven. My condolences to Steven and his mother and father and brother, and all family members and friends.Zip Rzeppa

My heartfelt condolences go to the entire family. We will be praying for you all... as God leads you along this difficult journey. His hand is steady and his way is sure. Blessings!

Eric- you will always be in our hearts and we will miss you so much. I’m so sorry that you suffered all your life with mental illness. I hope that your suffering has ended now. We love you so much. Brian, Sally, Chris… Rest In Peace

To the Clark family my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. May the GOD of all comfort and compassion grant to you His love and everlasting peace. Elmo

Steven my prayers, thoughts and love goes out to you and your family for your loss. Continue to trust in the God of all comfort and peace. God's blessing and peace be upon you all.

Steven, Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family! Pat

So sorry for you great loss. Know you are in my prayers

Praying for your family as you grieve this tremendous loss.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.