Martin "Marty" Wayne Clark

Martin “Marty” Wayne Clark passed away at his home in Spencer, IN, surrounded by his family and close friends, on September 15th, 2023 at 2:22pm after a long battle with stage four Glioblastoma brain cancer. He was diagnosed on November 19th, 2021 and fought hard until his last breath. Marty was born in Waynesville, NC on August 24th, 1966. He moved to Bloomington in 1989. Marty graduated from Tuscola high school in 1984, Western Carolina University in 1989, and IU (earning a Master’s in Sports Administration and Management) in 2006. Over the years he worked for Carolina Panthers, University of Pennsylvania, and most recently, Indiana University Athletic Director for 33 years. He retired from Assistant Athletic Director to Team Purchasing and Licensing in December of 2022; during this time, he also traveled with the IU football team. Marty was the recipient of numerous awards including, the District AEMA Tony Anderson Memorial Award and the I-Association Honorary “I” Award. Marty brought the idea to Coach Cam in 2001 after beating Purdue. His hobbies included fishing, the Indy 500, hiking, checkers, car rides, concerts, photography and sports! Marty loved listening to music and listened to a variety of music genres since his youth--some of his favorite artists include Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and the Allman Brothers—just to name a few. Marty was preceded in death by his father, David Joseph Clark; maternal grandparents, Willard and Edith Best; paternal grandparents, Zeb and Eva Clark; and an uncle, James Autry Best. Survivors include his wife Michelle (née Hash) Clark (aka the love of his life); his daughters, Ashley Clark and Brittany Clark; stepdaughters, Chelsey (Seth) Wagner, Callie (Logan) Allen, both of Ellettsville; grandchildren, Henry Wagner, Parker Allen, Declan Allen; his honorary sister, Katherine Best McGimsey (Charles); and dogs, Daisy and Bella. Marty loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be profoundly missed by many who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held at Allen Funeral Home (4155 S. Old State Road 37 Bloomington, IN 47401) on Wednesday, September 20th 2023 from 4-8pm. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 21st 2023 at 12pm with visitation an hour beforehand at Allen Funeral Home with a burial to follow at Chambersville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation of the following charities in Marty’s memory: The Glioblastoma Foundation—glioblastomafoundation.org Indiana University Football—Foundation in memory of Marty Clark C/O IU Foundation P.O. Box 6460 Indianapolis, IN 46202-6460

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Martin "Marty" Wayne Clark

August 24, 1966 - September 15, 2023