Wm. Norris "Hick" Clark

Wm. Norris "Hick" Clark of Rock Hall, MD passed away on October 26,2023, in Rock Hall. He was 95. He was born on October 30,1927, in Swan Creek, Rock Hall into a farming family, to the late Owen and Elizabeth Ashley Clark. He attended school in Swan Creek, Fairlee, and Rock Hall where at times he would ride his horse to school. He competed in horse shows/events and fox hunted with his beloved horse, Lindbergh. He worked on the family farm until joining the U.S. Navy where he served his country proudly. Mr. Clark then worked on a yacht in Florida, on Capt. Harry Carter's fishing boat the "Breezin Thru", as a waterman, and in 1960 he laid down his oyster tongs and got his Real Estate License, under Mr. Bobby Davis. He married the love of his life Thelma Kelley of Kent lsland on November 1, 1953, they lived briefly in Stevensville before moving to Rock Hall. He owned and operated Wm. Norris Clark Realtor Agency in Rock Hall with an office in Chestertown. He worked until he was 90 (57 years) as a realtor and when asked his secret he said, "to be successful, you have to be honest, devoted, and work hard". He attributed most of his success to "Thelma, my sweet wife, she was super great". He was an accomplished Black Belt in Taekwondo. Hick was awarded the Lifetime Realty Award in recognition of his tenure, community and charitable involvement, and participation in Real Estate Association activities. ln 2018 he served as the Grand Marshall of the Rock Hall4th of July Parade. He was a devoted son and brother, a wonderful uncle to many, many nieces and nephews, a fabulous cousin to many, and an extraordinary friend to everyone. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Lou Kelley of Kent lsland, sister-in-law: Ruth Clark of Rock Hall, nieces and nephews: Lu Ann Walker of Kent lsland, Marilou Russ of Cordova, MD, Vonnie Paxton, Rita Kulley, Chucky Clark, Lori Campbell, Gail Manley, Ruthie Maloney, and Nita Jacquette along with many grand and great nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Kelley Clark, brothers Bobby and Charlie Clark, and infant sister Betty, nephew Larry Clark, niece Sandy Harvey, nephew Bobby "Clarky" Clark, and nephew David Kelley. Services will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home 130 Speer Road Chestertown where relatives and friends may call from 11am-1pm. lnterment will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. ln lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Kennedyville United Methodist Church P. O. Box 32, Kennedyville, MD 21645 or Rock Hall Vol Fire Company P.O. Box 577 Rock Hall, MD 21661.

Wm. Norris "Hick" Clark

October 30, 1927 - October 26, 2023