Local 710 is deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Sidney Alan Clark. Brother Clark was a long-time Union member for nearly 50 years with both Central States Local 150 and Teamsters Local 710. He started as a Road Driver with Roadway in Chicago Heights and retired after nearly 23 years as a 710 member in 2021. He actually met his wife, Virginia, at Roadway, and they drove together as a team. Before joining the Union, he served in the United States Army and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor in combat.

Sid loved being a driver, and he would still be driving to this day if he could have. He drove over two million miles without an accident – which is like driving to the moon and back more than eight times. He was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back even though he needed it, too, and was always great to talk with. His passing will leave an empty space in the world and in the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. We ask that you keep Brother Sid, Sister Virginia, and his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Obituary

Sidney Alan Clark peacefully passed away on August 19, 2024 at home in Merrillville, Indiana with his loving wife, Virginia Marie Clark by his side.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Cecil Clark; mother, Naomi Grace (nee Nicewanner) Clark and brother, James Clark.

Survived by wife, Virginia Marie Clark of Merrillville, IN; son, John W. Clark (Bree Clark), grandson, Brody Clark and granddaughter, Addison Clark of Iowa; daughter, Amanda J. Clark Fontenot (Nick Fontenot) and granddaughters, Abby J. Fontenot and  Lauren Fontenot of Louisiana; stepdaughter, Kristie Dawn-Paul Diaz (Jared Morris) and  step-grandchildren, Cody Diaz, Kayla Morris, Sophia Morris and Alyssa Morris of Florida; sister, Pamela Otto of Iowa; brothers, Steven Clark (Vicky Clark) of Iowa, and Quentin Clark of Iowa.

Sidney (aka Sid) was born March 26, 1947 in Iowa City, Iowa to the late John Cecil Clark and Naomi Grace Clark and was the second of 5 children. He grew up in Davenport, Iowa and was a 1965 graduate of North Scott High School. Sid proudly served our country the United States Army. He achieved Rank of E-6 Staff Sargent when he separated in November 1971. While he was in the U.S. Army, he served in Vietnam and Germany. He was awarded the Army Bronze Star Medal, and many accommodations while serving in the U.S. Army. He went to work as a truck driver in the Quad Cities. He was a member in good standing with Teamsters Local 710 and Central States Local 150. He relocated to the Chicago area and went to work for Roadway Express/YRC Freight 10/28/1998 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He retired on September 21, 2021. He had 2 million miles (about 3218688 km) accident free. He loved to drive. He loved playing golf with his friends and going on cruises with his wife and friends. He was a very loving and caring man. He will be deeply missed.