of Little Rock, AR
June 25, 1955 - December 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Mark Clark, a beloved father, brother and friend, who departed this life on December 7, 2024 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on June 26, 1 955 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas Jeffrey lived a life marked by hard work and a profound appreciation for the great outdoors.
Jeffrey was the son of the late Anna Mae Freeman Smith and Odis Edgar Clark who instilled in him the values of perseverance and honesty. He was preceded in death his two sisters, Mary Ann Redd Terrell and Brenda Carter and his precious first grandchild, Olivia Mary Clark. He was married to Sandra Gail Horton for 23 years. Together, they created a beautiful family that will carry forward their legacy.
He is survived by his three children, Jacob Wesley Clark, Amanda Rae Gourgeon, and Joshua Dwaine Clark and five grandchildren, Lincoln Scott Clark, Owen Samuel Clark, Calvin Lewis Clark, Emilie Diana Gourgeon and Antoine Olivier Gourgeon. Jeffrey leaves behind a family united in their love for their family and the memories they shared. He was not only a father but also a guiding light in their lives, teaching them the importance of hard work and the joy of being in nature.
Growing up, Jeffrey was an avid equestrian and formidable bull riding competitor. He graduated from Joe T. Robinson High School, where he laid the foundation for a life dedicated to craftsmanship and service. He found fulfillment in his career as a mechanic at L'OreaI USA, where his skills and work ethic were highly regarded by colleagues and friends.
Outside of work, Jeffrey was a passionate outdoorsman who loved hunting and spending time in nature. He found solace in the beauty of the world around him. He had an enthusiasm for life and embraced the simple joys that nature offers.
On December 12, 2024 a memorial service will be held at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 1-30, Little Rock, AR 72209 from 10:30am to 12pm where friends and family are invited to gather to celebrate Jeffrey's life.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at The Parkway Health Center, The Ginny and Bob Shell Center, and Baptist Hospice for their compassionate care during Jeffrey's final days.
As we remember Jeffrey Mark Clark, let us honor his memory by cherishing the love he shared, the lessons he taught and the spirit of adventure he inspired in all of us. He will forever remain in our hearts, guiding us as we navigate the trails of life he so loved.
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8 Condolence(s)
Doug Gilbert
Monday, December 16, 2024
Prayers for the family.. Jeff was a great guy and a good turkey hunting buddy, sure gonna miss him...
Allen Smith
Sunday, December 15, 2024
so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. my prayers go out to his family, Jeff will be missed by his family and multitude of friends that got to know Jeff. During the different periods that I was over the department Jeff worked in we became good friends, He was a very good mechanic and I apricated the work he done for me at times going above and beyond his normally duties to insure ideas we talked about worked as we discussed. God Bless and goodbye old friend.
Robbie Keathley
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Praying for all the family!
I worked with Jeff for a long time at the factory and he was a great mechanic with a lot of knowledge, for all of us that worked on those production lines knows that it took a lot of patience to try to operate those machines, Jeff was always very patient and kind , willing to help everyone!
I always enjoyed listening to his hunting stories and I also got the chance to go hunting with him at the White River Refuge a few times, I want to say Thank You Jeff for being a good friend to me, Rest in Peace Brother!
Marjenia Trevino
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Jeff was a great mechanic that we enjoyed working with. My prayers are for his family. RIP Jeff.
Juanita Rogers Taylor
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
I worked with Jeff for many years , although I did not work directly with him, we had many conversations, while taking break. There are two thing that come to mind, when thinking of him, he loved his children, and talked of them daily, and he loved hunting, I am speaking from the people that worked with him, that he was the best mechanic that they had in Liquids! He was a great man all the way around. Rest peacefully Jeff.
Rob Richey
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
I watched the video tribute. VERY WELL done. He IS a white dove or pigeon. I forgot to mention in earlier post, a couple of stories Jeff told me. This is the sad one he told me years ago. During deer season, got a doe, I think it was. Kind of a long-range shot, as I recall. Hit the animal low and it ran and tore it's guts out on the lower bushes. When he tracked it down, it was still alive and in terrible pain. I remember him telling me that deer looked him with the saddest look on its' face and he finished her off humanely. He also told me how sorry he felt for that animal.
Okay, that's the sad one. Here's two I recall he told me. Jeff IS an outdoorsman. I recall he hunted nearly EVERYTHING. Probably would've gotten a hunting license for cockroaches if they ever came into season!! That man liked turkey hunting. Told me once about one he thought he'd knocked one down. Turns out, he didn't.
Told me he picked that turkey up and it BOTH feet kicked the snot out of him!!!!! That's all I remember from that one.
Another time, be me some HILARIOUS story about using one of those deer stand things that sort of "self-climbs" up trees It got away from him and left him dangling upside down!! I recall him telling me, fortunately, some other hunter wandered by and helped him stop his short-lived circus acrobat career.
Then, there's duck season, of course. He was out and about in o e of those aluminum duck boats with another boat or two. He 5d me that they had signals they'd sent to each other. Lifting of ball caps I think it was if the game wardens were waiting and you had bagged over the limit. They'd signal, dump the ducks you were over limit for.
Go with the GREAT OUTDOORS, Jeff. You'll be missed.
Rob Richey
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
I just was notified of Jeff less than a minute ago. He was at Maybelline years before I was hired. That man taught me A LOT!! I always considered him a very good friend. We didn't keep in touch. My bad, just as it was with Randy who we lost almost 4 years ago. I spent almost 11 years working with Jeff. When L'Oréal decided they didn't want me anymore, I left. Jeff taught me TREMENDOUSLY. Those KV-60 cartoner machines.....still remember them.....he pulled me straight through them. I WISH I could get back for the service. I live in Albuquerque now. Rest in Peace Jeff. I have several times looked his name up on Google, wondering what he was up to. I'm sorry I didn't keep better in touch, Jeff. Rest Peacefully.
Jennifer Horton
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about Jeff. Aunt Sandy, Mandy, Josh, Jake--I know we don't talk much but I do love you all. I wish I could make it this week to see y'all--if I could I'd give each of you a big squeeze. Love, Jenny