John Clark
April 14, 2016
John Clark
Des Moines
John Clark, 32, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. He was born February 11, 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa.
John was extremely active person he enjoyed mixed martial arts and also won several medals in gymnastics. He was an avid sport fan and loved watching the Iowa Wilds Hockey and Iowa Hawkeye Football. John was very passionate when it came to music and loved all genres, especially rap and R&B. He even began writing his own music, you could always find him singing and dancing.
John will forever be remembered for his outgoing personality, and being able to bring a smile to everyone’s face. He was a member of NA and loved being able to help other people during difficult times. One of John’s favorite verses in the Bible was the book of 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Above all, he loved his fiancé and daughter with all of his heart.
He is survived by his mother, Doris and step-father, Keith Morris; father, Tony Steele; step-mom, Sherri; siblings, Jeremy, Amy, Jesse, Elizabeth, Nikki, AJ, Suzie, and Sarah; his fiancé, Andrea Small and their daughter, SkyLee and another child on the way; grandpa, Ralph Sink; grandma, Judy Swink; aunts, Ceila, Pam, Stephanie, and Lisa; uncles, David, Dayle, James, Ralphie,, and Dave; cousins, Adam, Bridget, Matthew, Letha, Dale Jr., Braxton, Dakota, Haden, Abbigail, Shieanne, and Peyton; and godsons, Jordan and Jerome; nieces, Patience and Kylie; and nephews, Dakota, Tanner, Gage, Trenton, and Jackson.
John was preceded in death by his grandma, Helen Elizabeth Crooks; uncle, Steven Sink; and very close friend, Joshua “Cheeze” Martin.
Family would like to give a special thanks to Prelude for helping through his recovery process and especially to Nancy who he was very close with.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to help with funeral expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Tiffany
04/15/2017
Can't beluve its been a whole year I still love you with it all keep watching over us and your beautiful son I know you'll let me know when your close you alwayz do RIP
Erica Bailey
07/29/2016
Till the day we meet again u hold a special spot in my heart just the same as I did urs we all miss u so much but I know I wont b where I am today if u wasnt watching over me pushing me 2 do so. Love u allwayzz or as we would say "I Hate You" only we understood what that means but thats y we was together to learn and love
Ashley Rhoades
04/16/2016
I remember you always being a good guy and how much you loved your sister and nephews. Amy my prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all!!
David Grantham
04/16/2016
Brother I will never forget you. Looked forward to seeing u again on 2-11 . OUR day . We came into this world tha same day but left me in it alone .. I'll forever love and miss you . Till I see you again baby boy. DONT FORGET THE BENCH !!!
tiffany "TI" Remele
04/16/2016
John you will never be forgotten and only missed more as each day passes by all who were privileged to know you. I already know your still watching over all of us just as you ALWAYZ have. I'll always love and miss you so till our paths cross again friend
Andrea Small
04/16/2016
John Adam Clark I love you so much and I always will. I will raise our children to the best of my ability and your family and I will remain together like you would want. Your an inspiration to all of us. I will tell everyone our story and help save as many others as I can with that. You and your family are amazing, I love you all!
Gina Tennison
04/16/2016
I'm so sorry to hear this. Dodie stay strong. God be with you and the family. Rest in peace John
Nancy Quigley
04/15/2016
John has a very special place in my heart that has been there since the day we met. He had the biggest heart ever. He was an angel on earth to me. Now he will be an angel in Heaven for all of us. You will be missed every day John Clark. Rest in peace and fly with angels.