Billy J. "Bill" Clack

Billy J. Clack, age 86, of Dacula, Georgia, crossed over to his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 4, 2024, at his home. Billy is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra C. Clack; daughter & son-in-law, Dawn Clack Diprima and her husband Leonard of Grayson, GA. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Hope Diprima, Evan and wife Kendra Diprima, and Abigrace Diprima. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Letson Brunell Clack, and Gladys Walls Allgood. He was born on March 7, 1937, in Dacula, Georgia. He was a 1955 Dacula High School graduate, and graduated from Strayer College in Washington, DC in business and accounting. Subsequently he graduated from John Marshall College of Law earning a Doctor of Law (JD). He worked for a time with the FBI in Washington DC, a lifetime goal. Bill then returned to Georgia where he where he worked for the State Department of Defense and served in the Georgia National Guard. He was appointed by then Governor Jimmy Carter as Deputy Director of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), then serving under three governors as Director of GEMA until his retirement. He also served as national FEMA president and earned many accolades. In his retirement he successfully pursued commercial real estate until his death. Bill was a third generation of the Masons and a member of Lodge 131 in Lawrenceville. He was a member and formerly a Deacon at Lawrenceville First Christian Church. An avid golfer, he participated in many golf leagues and senior tournaments until his health no longer permitted. He enjoyed gardening and working outside. He loved his cats, animals, and birds surrounding his home. Bill loved his Lord and family. The Funeral Service to Honor and celebrate the life of Billy Clack will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Pastor Cindy Hardy officiating and the Reverend Tom Johnson. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 10th, starting at 2:00 P.M with the service starting at 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692 in memory of Billy J. Clack. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville Chapel, 120 Scenic Hwy. (770-963-2411) has been entrusted with the arrangements.Read Obituary