Hugh Clark passing away?

G.T. · 10-19-2018, 03:50 PM

Hello to all, I just read on Facebook that our very highly respected forum member Hugh Clark has just recently passed away? He was an outstanding gentleman and talent, and I for one will miss him... My prayers for his family in this trying time... best to all, til...lat'r...GT

abukafura · 10-19-2018, 05:32 PM

This is indeed very sad news. Thanks for letting us all know

rhuff · 10-19-2018, 05:40 PM

I never met the man, but he did some grip work for me and it was outstanding. He will be missed by many....RIP

cirelaw · 10-19-2018, 06:35 PM

I'm so sorry, i'm proud to have some of his perfections !!!

mrerick · 10-19-2018, 07:03 PM

My condolences to the family and forum members on his loss.

A year ago, he also did some grip work for me too.

wlyon · 10-19-2018, 08:23 PM

Sad Sad
Best to his family. Bill

tharpo · 10-19-2018, 09:36 PM

Very sad indeed. He was always very helpful and friendly to me.

MikeP · 10-20-2018, 12:55 AM

Sad news.

kurusu · 10-20-2018, 04:39 AM

Sad news indeed. My condolences to the family.

Thor · 10-20-2018, 11:18 AM

Sad to hear my dear friend and Luger expert Hugh Clark passed away this morning. He was monumental in putting the " icing on the cake" on my Luger restorations with his fanstastic and unbelievably amazing Luger grip work. He was very generous with his talents and just a terrific person. I was blessed to have the wonderful restored grip work included in my work. I did a few Lugers for Hugh as well. I loved it, when I got a phone call from him. I got to meet him in person at a Luger convention at Ralph Shattuck's World of Lugers for members of the lugerforum.com. Also had a great sense of humor to be pair with outstanding craftsmanship. He had his own shooting range and used to do a lot of field tests on Lugers especially the 30 Luger. I am honored and blessed to have known this fine man. Rest in Peace my friend, Rest in Peace. BEFORE and AFTER to pay him tribute. THE BEST He was! Amazing person! (Copied from my Facebook post)

Rick W. · 10-20-2018, 12:23 PM

Sad, hard news. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Hugh knew how. Not only technically, but in a human way as well; never stood on a pedestal, always very freely giving; treated everyone dearly.

I emailed with him in early days about a baby(7 shot) Luger. A few weeks passed. The mail showed up with a spring and special parts for controlling the recoil spring assembly, new custom spring and strut. I told him that I would even out, he just kinda laughed a don't worry type laugh. Hugh was a guy that was free with with knowledge and did not beat you with it, a slowly disappearing breed.

I will miss him.

Richard Wagner

Curly1 · 10-20-2018, 01:50 PM

RIP Hugh.

Jasta2 · 10-20-2018, 02:45 PM

Very sad to hear. Always good advice. Guess that is why he sold me that navy for a great price. He also offered me a built 1900 for a fair price. Sad to say I replied this week accepting the 1900. I would not have if I knew he passed away.

Edward Tinker · 10-20-2018, 02:49 PM

This saddens me, I met him a couple of times and dealt with him on numerous trades.

I will miss him.

Dick Herman · 10-20-2018, 03:15 PM

I had the pleasure of visiting Hugh at his home in the swamp land of east Texas. Hugh was always very helpful and informative not just with Lugers but life in general.
I pray that Our Lord welcomes Hugh into Heaven.

Jim Solomon · 10-20-2018, 04:26 PM

I had the opportunity to visit with Hugh at his home just west of Beaumont. I had contacted him regarding his sharing of knowledge about checkering; he was very willing to assist and invited me to his home. It was an enjoyable and productive visit—- I learned a great deal about checkering and several little tricks in working on Luger grips in particular. I was able to see his collection and to learn some of his views about life. A very pleasant and talented craftsman. He will indeed be missed.

BogeyB · 10-20-2018, 10:34 PM

So sorry to hear. I didnot know him; but the posts in this thread, he was among very august company. Rest in peace Mr. Clark!

Mike

Mac Cat · 10-21-2018, 12:16 PM

RIP

I didn't know him, either, but he kept good company!
Perhaps someone could piece together a short biography as a tribute ?

Zorba · 10-21-2018, 12:37 PM

I had a little bit of PM interaction with him - another true gentleman indeed. I'm not much on Resting In Peace - I'd rather say "Dance In Joy!"

Ron Wood · 10-21-2018, 09:08 PM

Another Luger collecting icon has left our company. Hugh was super talented and always gracious and humorous when I spoke with him. RIP Hugh, Sic transit gloria mundi.
Ron

10-19-2018, 03:50 PM	#1
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 1,284 Thanked 3,583 Times in 989 Posts	Hugh Clark passing away? Hello to all, I just read on Facebook that our very highly respected forum member Hugh Clark has just recently passed away? He was an outstanding gentleman and talent, and I for one will miss him... My prayers for his family in this trying time... best to all, til...lat'r...GT

10-19-2018, 05:40 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,274 Thanks: 2,695 Thanked 961 Times in 707 Posts	I never met the man, but he did some grip work for me and it was outstanding. He will be missed by many....RIP __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

10-19-2018, 07:03 PM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,901 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	My condolences to the family and forum members on his loss. A year ago, he also did some grip work for me too. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-19-2018, 08:23 PM	#6
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 3,145 Thanked 2,531 Times in 943 Posts	Sad Sad Best to his family. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

10-20-2018, 11:18 AM	#10
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Sad to hear my dear friend and Luger expert Hugh Clark passed away this morning. He was monumental in putting the " icing on the cake" on my Luger restorations with his fanstastic and unbelievably amazing Luger grip work. He was very generous with his talents and just a terrific person. I was blessed to have the wonderful restored grip work included in my work. I did a few Lugers for Hugh as well. I loved it, when I got a phone call from him. I got to meet him in person at a Luger convention at Ralph Shattuck's World of Lugers for members of the lugerforum.com. Also had a great sense of humor to be pair with outstanding craftsmanship. He had his own shooting range and used to do a lot of field tests on Lugers especially the 30 Luger. I am honored and blessed to have known this fine man. Rest in Peace my friend, Rest in Peace. BEFORE and AFTER to pay him tribute. THE BEST He was! Amazing person! (Copied from my Facebook post) __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

10-19-2018, 05:32 PM	#2
abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 89 Times in 57 Posts	This is indeed very sad news. Thanks for letting us all know

10-19-2018, 06:35 PM	#4
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I'm so sorry, i'm proud to have some of his perfections !!!

10-19-2018, 09:36 PM	#7
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 537 Thanks: 116 Thanked 376 Times in 154 Posts	Very sad indeed. He was always very helpful and friendly to me.

10-20-2018, 12:55 AM	#8
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	Sad news.

10-20-2018, 04:39 AM	#9
kurusu User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 2,679 Thanked 929 Times in 509 Posts	Sad news indeed. My condolences to the family.

10-20-2018, 12:23 PM	#11
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	Sad, hard news. My thoughts and prayers to his family. Hugh knew how. Not only technically, but in a human way as well; never stood on a pedestal, always very freely giving; treated everyone dearly. I emailed with him in early days about a baby(7 shot) Luger. A few weeks passed. The mail showed up with a spring and special parts for controlling the recoil spring assembly, new custom spring and strut. I told him that I would even out, he just kinda laughed a don't worry type laugh. Hugh was a guy that was free with with knowledge and did not beat you with it, a slowly disappearing breed. I will miss him. Richard Wagner

10-20-2018, 01:50 PM	#12
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 115 Thanked 703 Times in 365 Posts	RIP Hugh. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

10-20-2018, 02:45 PM	#13
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Very sad to hear. Always good advice. Guess that is why he sold me that navy for a great price. He also offered me a built 1900 for a fair price. Sad to say I replied this week accepting the 1900. I would not have if I knew he passed away. Last edited by Jasta2; 10-20-2018 at 02:46 PM. Reason: misspell

10-20-2018, 02:49 PM	#14
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,995 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	This saddens me, I met him a couple of times and dealt with him on numerous trades. I will miss him. Last edited by Edward Tinker; 10-20-2018 at 10:04 PM.

10-20-2018, 03:15 PM	#15
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 354 Times in 138 Posts	I had the pleasure of visiting Hugh at his home in the swamp land of east Texas. Hugh was always very helpful and informative not just with Lugers but life in general. I pray that Our Lord welcomes Hugh into Heaven.

10-20-2018, 04:26 PM	#16
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 193 Thanks: 696 Thanked 173 Times in 66 Posts	I had the opportunity to visit with Hugh at his home just west of Beaumont. I had contacted him regarding his sharing of knowledge about checkering; he was very willing to assist and invited me to his home. It was an enjoyable and productive visit—- I learned a great deal about checkering and several little tricks in working on Luger grips in particular. I was able to see his collection and to learn some of his views about life. A very pleasant and talented craftsman. He will indeed be missed. __________________ Jim Solomon dent2@frontiernet.net

10-20-2018, 10:34 PM	#17
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	So sorry to hear. I didnot know him; but the posts in this thread, he was among very august company. Rest in peace Mr. Clark! Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

10-21-2018, 12:16 PM	#18
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 678 Thanks: 2,027 Thanked 552 Times in 296 Posts	RIP I didn't know him, either, but he kept good company! Perhaps someone could piece together a short biography as a tribute ?

10-21-2018, 12:37 PM	#19
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	I had a little bit of PM interaction with him - another true gentleman indeed. I'm not much on Resting In Peace - I'd rather say "Dance In Joy!"

10-21-2018, 09:08 PM	#20
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,989 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	Another Luger collecting icon has left our company. Hugh was super talented and always gracious and humorous when I spoke with him. RIP Hugh, Sic transit gloria mundi. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction