ROBERT T. CLARK, JR., PhD 1916 - 1966 Dr. Robert T. Clark gave three years of outstanding service to Harding College as Vice-President in Charge of Research, joining the Harding faculty in . September, 1963. A 1939 alumnus of Harding and the recipient of the 1961 Distinguished Alumnus Award, he completed the Ph.D. degree in physiology at the University of Rochester in 1949 and subsequently became internationally famous for his research. He died suddenly on the afternoon of July 7, 1966, from cardio-vascular problems of long standing. Even his closest friends did not know that he had been" running for his life" for more than a decade, but physicians performing the autopsy agreed that running had prolonged his life. 12 Born on a farm near Union City, Tennessee, on December 3, 1916, Dr. Clark received in his youth the discipline of farm life. He achieved an excellent academic record in college and also became recognized as a top collegiate sprinter. He was an outstanding teacher who " kindled the flame" of his students. He was a dynamic track coach who got superior effort from his team. He was a humble. dedicated Christian who enjoyed preaching for rural congregations. He was a devoted husband and father and the hospitality of his home was enjoyed by scores of students and colleagues. He loved people, especially college students, and his life was Iived in service to others.
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