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Firefighter William “Hal” Clark, 54, of Atlantic, VA. passed away in the line of duty Friday, September 24th, 2010. Hal was born in Salisbury, Maryland on March 13, 1956, the son of the late Bill and Virginia (Shields) Clark. He worked for the Town of Chincoteague in the public works and water department. He was the president and lifetime member of the Atlantic Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company and past member of Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company as an engineer. He was very dedicated to volunteering at the Chincoteague Carnival. He was also a member of the Sons of American Legion Post # 159 and the American Legion Riders. He is survived by a daughter Valerie Merritt and her husband Keith of Chincoteague, Va; a granddaughter Jenna Merritt of Chincoteague, VA; a fiancé’ Mary Snead of Atlantic, VA and her son Michael; a brother Skibo Clark and his wife Cristy of Chincoteague; a sister Shelia Gallagher of Chincoteague, VA; a step mother Jean Clark of Chincoteague, VA; three nieces Sandy Daisey, Melissa Clark, and Taylor Clark; two nephews Buster Dennis and Matt Clark; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by a son Todd Clark. Friends are invited to call Thursday 7-9 PM. at Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague VA.  Funeral Service with full Firefighter Honors will be held at Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague Island, VA, at 2 PM on Friday, October 1st, with Rev. Maurice Enright and Rev. Bob Reese officiating. All firefighters and motorcycle riders are welcome and encouraged to participate. Interment will be held at John W. Taylor Memorial Cemetery Temperenceville, VA. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to Fire Company of Your Choice. Services entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home, Inc., where condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com.