Alfred Ray Clark

https://www.legacy.com/amp/obituaries/pilotonline/174953481 Alfred Ray Clark Virginia Beach - Alfred (Al) Ray Clark passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 23, 2015 due to complications stemming from a heart condition. Born in Crockett, Texas, Al was the beloved stepson of Gerald Plachy and the son of the late Jimmie Sue Mosier Plachy, and the son of Robert "Bob" Clark. Al was a highly decorated Navy SEAL and marksman, co-founder of Blackwater Training Center, and several other successful companies and most recently, Al developed Colonial Tactical Training in a collaborative partnership with Colonial Shooting Academy. Al deeply valued his son Duncan and his business associate Skyler Thomas as integral forces that would ensure his important business legacy will live on and thrive. Al was also a major in?uence in the ?rearms and professional ?rearms training industry. Although a man of many accomplishments in and out of the military, Al's most treasured role was that of a loving husband and father. Al is survived by his wife, Valerie (Val) Elaine, his daughters Madison Elaine and Cameron Michelle, his son Duncan Alexander - all of Virginia Beach; his sisters Jeanne Webb of St. Angelo, Texas and Judy Crain of Kemp, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Al will be held on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 2002 Laskin Road in Virginia Beach. A gathering at the family home will be held directly after the service.