of Mountain Home, AR
September 11, 1933 - May 11, 2017
John ''Cotton'' Clark, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with his Lord Jesus on May 11, 2017 at his home. He was born to John R. Clark, Sr. and Mary Illa Santa Cruz Clark on September 11, 1933, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Gulfport, Mississippi High School and a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He served in the U. S. Army in the Korean War and later married the former Elizabeth O'Dom October 22, 1960 in Gulfport. He was a 27 year employee of Chrysler Financial Corporation where he served in many capacities.
Upon retirement he moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas where he enjoyed an active retirement with his wife, Liz and his daughter and grandchildren. He enjoyed playing golf with his many friends and especially his grandson. He was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and served as senior warden and a member of the vestry and as church treasurer for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Liz Clark: of the home; a daughter, Cathy (Dr. John) Sullivant: Mountain Home; a son: Jay (Christina) Clark: Little Rock, Arkansas; two grandchildren: Lauren Sullivant: Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Seth Sullivant: Tulsa, Oklahoma; a great-granddaughter Elizabeth Grace and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Margaret Stuart.
A Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with The Reverend Jim McDonald officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.
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8 Condolence(s)
Tricia
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Please take comfort in Jesus Christ words "there will be a resurrection and sickness and death will be gone forever."
John 5;28,29;Rev.21:3,4
Bethany and Michael Peters
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Clark Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in out thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Janet Dickinson Spencer
Monday, May 15, 2017
Liz,
I was so sorry to read about your husband's passing this morning, remembering you called your husband "Cotton". I worked for Pulaski Federal/Savers from 1977-1993, hired by Dick Giddings. My husband and I moved to Mountain Home a few yrs ago following my son, Dr. Jacob Dickinson and grandsons up here. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Irvin
Saturday, May 13, 2017
May the lord grant your family peace during this difficult time.
Charles A. Gillis
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with Liz and her family. Cotton was a dedicated Classmate of Gulfport High School - Class of 1951 and will be missed but not forgotten.
Shelly C. Stuart
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Dear Elizabeth, Cathy, Jay, & Extended Family,
Here's hoping Uncle Jay, always 'Cotton Top' rests in peace and passed knowing he was loved by so many. Cherish and treasure the many memories that God leaves with us.
Prayers and sympathy,
Shelly Stuart
Fred & Peggy (Hart) Furr
Saturday, May 13, 2017
"Cotton" was a classmate of ours "GHS Class of '51", and we will miss him at our reunions. Our deepest sympathy to Liz and the kids. He was taken so suddenly, we know he will missed even more.
Roger and Celeste Stuart
Friday, May 12, 2017
Liz, Kathy, Jay: What a wonderful husband, dad, great grandad, brother to my mom, uncle. One of my first remembrances of JR was in the 1950s when I was a kid in his room in the Fritzs Creek residence and he brought home a 45 record: Cherry Red and Apple Blossom White by Perez Prado and I(or "we") played it. It was such a good song. Still love it, and I always think of JR when I do. Truly 'Cotton' on top and an pure heart within. Our deepest heartfelt condolences. Love you all. We will see him again! 'Little Rog' and Celeste