Avent - Person Sheet
Avent - Person Sheet
NameCLARK, Clifton E. 
, 6G Grandson
, 6G GrandsonBirth Date30 Dec 1938
Birth PlaceAmite County, Mississippi
Death Date6 Jan 2018 Age: 79
Death PlacePike County, Mississippi
FatherCLARK, Charley Chapman (1911-1950)
MotherAVANT, Effie Alta (1919-)
Misc. Notes
Clifton E. Clark, 79, of McComb passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2018.
Clif was born December 30, 1938 in Amite County to Charley Chapman and Effie Avant Clark.
He graduated Mars Hill High School in 1956 then served in the Mississippi National Guard before being honorably discharged. He graduated Southwest Mississippi Junior College in 1968 and attended Louisiana State University where he studied chemical engineering.
In 1961, Clifton married Rhoda Reardon of Smithdale. At the time, he was employed by Shell Oil, and they moved to New Orleans, LA. He later began a career in chemical sales eventually becoming Sales Manager. During this time, he serviced paper mills throughout the United States.
In the 1970s, Clif fulfilled his dream of owning his own business by buying and operating Dixie Auto-Lec in downtown McComb. He became very active in the community and developed many lifelong friendships.
Family was very important to Clif. He was a very loving son, brother, husband, and father. At a very young age, he began taking care of his mother and was also very involved in his children's activities. He was a very devoted caregiver to his wife during her illness. Throughout their marriage, he and Rhoda loved hosting family gatherings. Clif was an avid golfer and especially enjoyed playing with his son and brothers. A highlight of his life was attending the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, GA. In more recent years, he enjoyed working with his cows and as he told his daughter, "just watching them."
Clif was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of McComb where he enjoyed serving as a greeter. He is a past member of McComb Jaycees, Rotary Club, and Downtown McComb, Inc. He also enjoyed coaching Little League baseball for several years. Other favorites of his were the 2nd Saturday Night Supper Club, of which he and his wife were members for 44 years, and his weekly morning coffee club.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rhoda Alice Reardon Clark, who passed away in October 2017, and one brother, Charles Prentiss Clark.
Clif is survived by his son, Michael Clark of Smithdale, his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Christopher Hart of McComb; his sister, Martha and David Busby of McComb; one brother and sister-in-law, Buford and Susan Clark of Madison; three sisters-in-law, Jean Clark of Gulfport, Berneda Wilkinson of Brandon, and Sammie Dickerson of Flora. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Taylor Clark, Benny Stevens, Ken Smith, Steve Moppert, Kyle Moppert, and Kyler Moppert. Honorary pallbearers are Chuck Clark, Randy Clark, Buford Clark, and David Busby.
Clif was born December 30, 1938 in Amite County to Charley Chapman and Effie Avant Clark.
He graduated Mars Hill High School in 1956 then served in the Mississippi National Guard before being honorably discharged. He graduated Southwest Mississippi Junior College in 1968 and attended Louisiana State University where he studied chemical engineering.
In 1961, Clifton married Rhoda Reardon of Smithdale. At the time, he was employed by Shell Oil, and they moved to New Orleans, LA. He later began a career in chemical sales eventually becoming Sales Manager. During this time, he serviced paper mills throughout the United States.
In the 1970s, Clif fulfilled his dream of owning his own business by buying and operating Dixie Auto-Lec in downtown McComb. He became very active in the community and developed many lifelong friendships.
Family was very important to Clif. He was a very loving son, brother, husband, and father. At a very young age, he began taking care of his mother and was also very involved in his children's activities. He was a very devoted caregiver to his wife during her illness. Throughout their marriage, he and Rhoda loved hosting family gatherings. Clif was an avid golfer and especially enjoyed playing with his son and brothers. A highlight of his life was attending the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, GA. In more recent years, he enjoyed working with his cows and as he told his daughter, "just watching them."
Clif was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of McComb where he enjoyed serving as a greeter. He is a past member of McComb Jaycees, Rotary Club, and Downtown McComb, Inc. He also enjoyed coaching Little League baseball for several years. Other favorites of his were the 2nd Saturday Night Supper Club, of which he and his wife were members for 44 years, and his weekly morning coffee club.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rhoda Alice Reardon Clark, who passed away in October 2017, and one brother, Charles Prentiss Clark.
Clif is survived by his son, Michael Clark of Smithdale, his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Christopher Hart of McComb; his sister, Martha and David Busby of McComb; one brother and sister-in-law, Buford and Susan Clark of Madison; three sisters-in-law, Jean Clark of Gulfport, Berneda Wilkinson of Brandon, and Sammie Dickerson of Flora. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Taylor Clark, Benny Stevens, Ken Smith, Steve Moppert, Kyle Moppert, and Kyler Moppert. Honorary pallbearers are Chuck Clark, Randy Clark, Buford Clark, and David Busby.
Spouses
Birth Date8 Dec 1937
Birth PlaceAmite County, Mississippi
Death Date5 Oct 2017 Age: 79
Death PlaceMcComb, Pike County, Mississippi
Misc. Notes
Rhoda Alice Reardon Clark of McComb, MS passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2017.
She was born on December 8, 1937, to Walter and Ladie Wells Reardon.
Rhoda graduated from Mars Hill School in 1955 with the honor of Class Valedictorian. She attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College where she was a member of the Collettes dance team. She then completed her higher education at the University of Southern Mississippi in 1959. Later on, she also received her Master's Degree and Gifted Certification from USM.
In 1961, Rhoda married Clifton Clark of Mars Hill, MS. Transfers with Cliff's job took them to numerous locations before their return to McComb, MS in 1972 where she was a teacher in the McComb Public School System for 34 years until her retirement. Many of her former students credit her with nurturing their love of learning and continuing their education.
Family was very important to Rhoda. She loved to host family gatherings and also loved to travel. Some of her favorite trips were with her husband to Monaco and with her two children to Europe. She also made several memorable trips with her sisters.
Rhoda was a member of First Baptist Church of McComb, MS but never forgot her beloved Methodist roots at Adams United Methodist Church. She was also an active member of numerous clubs and civic groups including Flower Lovers Club, where she was able to indulge her love of flowers and gardening, Retired Teachers, Delta Kappa Gamma, Aspasia, Amite River Art Guild, Praise Sunday School Class, Master Gardner, Railroad Museum, ABC Bridge Club, and a favorite for 44 years was the 2nd Saturday Night Supper Club
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Imogene Moppert and Audrey Smiley, brother Charles (Bull) Reardon, and mother-in-law Effie Clark.
Rhoda is survived by her husband of 56 years, Clifton Clark, daughter Karen Clark Hart (Christopher), son Michael Clark, sisters Berneda Wilkinson and Sammie Dickerson, and a number of nieces and nephews that loved her dearly.
The family would like to thank the wonderful sitters who have cared for her through the years of her illness: Pearl Turner, Brenda Taylor, Emma Porter, Patricia Jackson, Katrina Littleton, and especially, Cynthia Marshall who loved and cared for her for the last three years, becoming a beloved part of the family.
She was born on December 8, 1937, to Walter and Ladie Wells Reardon.
Rhoda graduated from Mars Hill School in 1955 with the honor of Class Valedictorian. She attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College where she was a member of the Collettes dance team. She then completed her higher education at the University of Southern Mississippi in 1959. Later on, she also received her Master's Degree and Gifted Certification from USM.
In 1961, Rhoda married Clifton Clark of Mars Hill, MS. Transfers with Cliff's job took them to numerous locations before their return to McComb, MS in 1972 where she was a teacher in the McComb Public School System for 34 years until her retirement. Many of her former students credit her with nurturing their love of learning and continuing their education.
Family was very important to Rhoda. She loved to host family gatherings and also loved to travel. Some of her favorite trips were with her husband to Monaco and with her two children to Europe. She also made several memorable trips with her sisters.
Rhoda was a member of First Baptist Church of McComb, MS but never forgot her beloved Methodist roots at Adams United Methodist Church. She was also an active member of numerous clubs and civic groups including Flower Lovers Club, where she was able to indulge her love of flowers and gardening, Retired Teachers, Delta Kappa Gamma, Aspasia, Amite River Art Guild, Praise Sunday School Class, Master Gardner, Railroad Museum, ABC Bridge Club, and a favorite for 44 years was the 2nd Saturday Night Supper Club
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Imogene Moppert and Audrey Smiley, brother Charles (Bull) Reardon, and mother-in-law Effie Clark.
Rhoda is survived by her husband of 56 years, Clifton Clark, daughter Karen Clark Hart (Christopher), son Michael Clark, sisters Berneda Wilkinson and Sammie Dickerson, and a number of nieces and nephews that loved her dearly.
The family would like to thank the wonderful sitters who have cared for her through the years of her illness: Pearl Turner, Brenda Taylor, Emma Porter, Patricia Jackson, Katrina Littleton, and especially, Cynthia Marshall who loved and cared for her for the last three years, becoming a beloved part of the family.