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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Billy Ray Clark
Billy Ray
Clark
Mar 9, 1950 — Dec 27, 2021
Rockford
Billy Ray Clark's Obituary
Billy Ray Clark, 71, departed this earthly life December 27, 2021. He was born March 9, 1950, in Eagle Mills, AR the baby son of Herbert and Jewel Clark. He attended Ouachita County High School and graduated on May 22, 1969, as Salutatorian. Earning the title of Salutatorian recognized Billy's exemplary academic work, and as a result he gave the speech to open the graduation ceremony. That same year Billy, known, as "Double Zero", helped lead his basketball team to the championship game. After high school he attend Southern State College in Magnolia, Arkansas. Billy later moved to Rockford, Illinois; he married and had two children. He was employed at Gunite Foundry in Rockford, Illinois until he retired. Billy returned to Camden, Arkansas and enjoyed his favorite pass time – "Fishing."
Billy leaves to cherish his memories: his wife Janet, two daughters during his marriage to Mary Clark-Smith; Summer (Fiancé Larry Turner) Clark; and Autumn (DeMario) Holliman; and daughter Tammi Cannon. Six grandchildren; Jayden, Javion, and Jalyiah Turner; twins A'More and A'Mari Holliman; and Ke'Shawn Cannon. Sister Ada Jean Milton; sisters-in-law Estella Clark and Josephine Wilkins; brothers-in-law Tony Triplett and James Wilkins. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Special nieces Marilyn Berry and Essie Arnold. Special cousin Thomas McElroy. Best friend Howard Parham. Special friends Lorenzo Lambert, Sterling Washington, and Herbert Brown.
Billy was predeceased by his parents; two grandchildren, Carizma Johnson and Aubrey Holliman; four brothers, William, John, Herbert, and Willie Lewis Clark; and four sisters, Carolyn Triplett, Leola Breland, Ernestine Watkins, and Mildrene Wright.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Soar Assembly 604 Salter Ave. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Local arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.
Funeral Services for Billy Ray Clark
Funeral Service
Friday
Soar Assembly
Starts at 11:00 am
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