John David Clark, age 88 of Myrtle, MO, was born December 31, 1937, in Wardell, MO, and passed away March 4, 2026, at his home.
Survivors include: 2 sisters, Doris Dailey and Iris Maddox; a host of nieces & nephews, John C. Arbuckle III, Wayne Arbuckle, Mary Arbuckle, Ralph Shelton, Larry Shelton, Robert Dailey, Malyssa Clark, Steve Maddox, and Sandy Chase; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Newman Walter and Mary Elizabeth (Edney) Clark; 3 siblings, Mary Elizabeth Arbuckle, Walter Ray Clark, and Alvin Clark; 1 niece, Debbie Clark; 1 nephew, Mike Clark.
Mr. Clark’s wishes were to be cremated and his ashes buried in his family’s cemetery in Portageville, MO.
Arrangements under the direction of The Clary Funeral Home, Thayer, Missouri.
