Donald Lee Clark
January 3, 1949 - October 23, 2017
Donald Lee Clark of Bald Knob, Arkansas, departed this life, Monday, October 23, 2017, at the age of 68. He was born January 3, 1949 in Tupelo, Arkansas, a son of the late Jack and Gertie (Brackett) Clark. Donald was a family oriented man. He had a good heart and enjoyed helping others. In 1995, his son, Donald Ray became disabled and he devoted the following 23 years of his life taking care of him. He was always happy. Donald was a farmer until he became disabled. His hobbies included fishing, watching cowboy and westerns on tv, especially Gunsmoke, and drag racing back in the day along with his brothers. He loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, and his dogs, Tiny and Smokie. He was very close to his children and the three of them were best friends. He will be forever missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marie Wilson; and four brothers, Gary Clark, Jr. Clark, Doyle Clark, and Bobby Clark. Left to cherish Donald's memory is his wife, Betty (Turnmire) Clark; two children, Donald Ray Clark and Janet Smith; three grandchildren, Matthew Shelton, Jason Shelton, and Troy Lee Willis III and wife Mariah; one great - grandson, Ransom Ray Willis; seven brothers, Dale Clark and wife Betty Faye, Billy Clark and wife Patricia, James Clark and wife Vickie, Herschel Clark, Dennis Clark, Tommy Clark, and David Clark and wife Becky; three sisters, Loretta Wallace, Ann Clark, and Glenda Faye Clark; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Bobby Wayne Clark, Phillip Lee Clark, Robert Clark, Joseph Clark, Travis Clark, and Phillip Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Clark, Taylor Clark, Matthew Shelton, and Jason Shelton. Friends may visit at the funeral home Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Billy Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Sand Hill Cemetery in Auvergne, Arkansas. Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford. www.bradfordmemorial.com
Donald Lee Clark of Bald Knob, Arkansas, departed this life, Monday, October 23, 2017, at the age of 68. He was born January 3, 1949 in Tupelo, Arkansas, a son of the late Jack and Gertie (Brackett) Clark. Donald was a family oriented man. He... View Obituary & Service Information