Shawn Clark, husband of Jonelle Clark and father of two children, passed away unexpectedly at 50.
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Shawn Clark’s wife is Jonelle Clark. She is a former standout softball player at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), where she was inducted into EKU’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008. Jonelle and Shawn Clark had been married for 17 years and had two children: a daughter named Giana and a son named Braxton. 
Shawn Clark passed away Sunday at the age of 50. He had been hospitalized on September 9 following a medical emergency. UCF coach Scott Frost had previously stated that Clark was “doing OK, he’s in stable condition,” and sources close to him reported that he was making progress in his recovery. However, his death was described as “unexpected”, and Jonelle was reportedly at his side when he passed.
UCF Football wrote on Instagram, “A remarkable man, husband and father. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of offensive line coach Shawn Clark. 💛”
App State Football wrote on Instagram, “We are profoundly saddened by the passing of App State alumnus, football All-American and former head coach Shawn Clark. We extend our deepest sympathy to Shawn’s family and everyone who knew and loved him.”
Shawn Clark began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Louisville and went on to serve as an offensive line coach at multiple universities, including Eastern Kentucky, Purdue, Kent State, and Appalachian State. Clark became head coach at Appalachian State from 2020 to 2024, achieving a 40–24 record and leading the team to a 10-win season in 2021.
In 2025, he joined UCF as the offensive line coach, leaving behind a legacy of developing NFL-caliber players and earning respect as a dedicated mentor and leader.
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