David Benjamin Clark, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at his home. He was born July 21, 1929 in Fayetteville, AR to Charles and Ethel Hale Clark.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ethel Clark; wife, Wilma “Vaughdeen” Clark; brother, Kenneth Clark; sister-in-law, Betty Clark; grandson, Matt Clark; son-in-law, Bill Stonesifer; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Doris Drake; and brother-in-laws, Raymond Mitchell and Jimmy Fraker.
David was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. He worked for Arkansas Western Gas Company and retired after 38 years, and continued with what he loved, farming. He had many interests including water and snow skiing, hunting and fishing. He loved team-roping, his friends and his family. David always was willing to help others. He enjoyed telling stories and laughing as he shared the story. He was a wonderful brother, husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his son, Larry Clark and wife, Jamie; daughter, Janice Stonesifer; brother, Arthur Clark; sister, Ruby Gerick; granddaughter, Jodie Doherty and husband, Justin; step-granddaughters, Tracy Sargent and Laura Irwin; step-great-grandchildren, Hunter Sargent and Noah and Kaleb Irwin; great-grandchildren, Jace and Ella Doherty; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday, May 17, 2021 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Ridgeview Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Howerton officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Ridgeview Baptist Church, 1850 E. Huntsville Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers to the family. David was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed.
David was good Christian man
Such a wonderful man. I will always remember his smile – his eyes seemed to twinkle. Working with him at AWG was a privilege. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies to all.
Janice and Larry, I am saddened to hear about David. I’ve lost a dear friend and Brother in Christ. He loved to tell stories and he laughed as much or more than the one who he was talking to. He was a great man and he loved you very much! We will all miss him.
Harris Dean Osborne
Thoughts and prayers for the Clark family during this time of sorrow.
The best neighbor ever. We will miss the long talks, his twinkling blue eyes, his funny stories, his laughter and his encouragement.
We will miss him so very much. We loved him dearly.
What a wonderful neighbor he was. We will miss the visits and the stories. He always made us smile.
We were neighbors for years on Wyman Road. Both of the Clark brothers were pillars of the community, and will be missed tremendously. Deepest sympathy to David’s family as they grieve. May your memories bring you comfort.
My Sincere Condolences to the Clark Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is hard to say goodbye to a parent, no matter what your age. Praying that you feel God’s love and comfort all around you every day.
David was an amazing leader for Arkansas Western Gas Company. Everyone had so much respect for him and his work ethic. Prayers for all of the family
Our heartfelt condolences to the family. David was a ‘Stand Up’ MAN in all ways.
He will be missed by all. Garry and Susie Drake