Dee Willie Clark of Rockford departed this earthly life June 7, 2023. He was born July 22, 1934 in Chidester, Arkansas the son of Clarence and Junuis Clark. Dee Willie lived over 60 years in Rockford coming from Chidester. He was employed over 30 years by Greenlee Textron before retiring. Dee Willie was a veteran of the US Army.  He was a member of Spirit of Truth Church, serving as a Usher and a deacon. Dee Willie attended classes and became a certified teacher of the Word of God. He was also a piano and organ player for years. Dee Willie was a member of King Solomon Lodge #17; where he served as, Past Worship Master, Past Grand Senior Warden, Past Eminent Commander for Knights Temple, Grand Minister of State for Hiram Grand Lodge and  Advisor for Hiram Grand Lodge. He graduated from Chidester High School and received his associates degree from Northwestern College.

Dee Willie leaves to cherish many loving memories, sister, Icy Nell Clark-Parham; brother, Ollis Purifoy; godson, Kordrey Jones; a host of nieces, nephews;  other relatives and friends including special cousins, Emma Stewart and Lue Alice Briggs. He was predeceased by his parents; sister Icy Lee Clark and brother, Lee Willie Clark.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2023 at St. Paul Church of God in Christ 1001 Bishop Washington Ave. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30a.m. when Masonic Rites will begin. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.