Clark retires from with more than 20 years of service

JONES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

  • One of the many Jones County self-defense classes taught by Capt. James Clark. He started teaching in 1980 after the violent death of a 19-year-old friend. CONTRIBUTED
    One of the many Jones County self-defense classes taught by Capt. James Clark. He started teaching in 1980 after the violent death of a 19-year-old friend. CONTRIBUTED
  • Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece (left) with Capt. James Clark during the Aug. 5 reception in his honor. CONTRIBUTED
    Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece (left) with Capt. James Clark during the Aug. 5 reception in his honor. CONTRIBUTED

    A law enforcement officer with more than 20 years of service retired last week, in essence wrapping up his third career.

    While Jones County Sheriff’s Office Capt. James Clark will no longer be serving the public in law enforcement, he has no intention of curtailing his efforts of teaching self-defense that has been a mission in his life since 1980.

    Clark’s first career was serving his country in the…