Clay Clark

Born on September 7, 1959 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the son of Lowell “Frank” Clark and Joyce Ann (Clinton) Henderson. Clay grew up and attended school in Tahlequah. He was the oldest of five siblings. He took enjoyment of being the eldest and the boss of his siblings. He and his siblings often got into mischief while growing up on the farm. As a child, Clay aspired to be a cowboy. He enjoyed music, hunting, fishing, riding horses and attending the rodeo. He would later spend the majority of his teenage years breaking horses and playing the guitar.

Clay began his journey into adult hood by enlisting in the US Army National Guard. He would later pursue a career in construction and electrical and was not afraid to take on tough task. His skillset allowed him to travel and work all over the country; which he enjoyed.

Clay would go on to meet his beloved wife, Carla. Clay and Carla formed a family with Clay’s son Dwaine and Carla’s son Cody. Together, Clay and Carla brought into this world three daughters; Vanessa, Ashton and Vera, all of whom share the sense of humor, and compassion for others that was passed down from their parents. In the last year of his life he was excited to have connected with his daughter Crystal.

Clay was full of energy. He enjoyed taking his children on fishing and camping trips. He would often start Saturday mornings off with the sound of classic rock and country music. He enjoyed playing in a band alongside his close friends. He wrote and recorded many of his own songs which he enjoyed playing in front of others.

The Lord embraced Clay in his arms on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones in Cookson, Oklahoma. He was 62 years old, and will forever be missed by the love he shared, his smile, and his care for others. He was welcomed to heaven’s gate by his father, Lowell “Frank” Clark.

Those left to cherish Clay’s memories and carry on his legacy is his wife, Carla Clark of Tahlequah; son Lowell Dwaine Clark of Oklahoma City; son Cody Bell and wife Alicia of Woodall; daughter Vanessa Lyday and husband Anthony of Wagoner; daughter Ashton Little and husband Buddy of Warner; daughter Vera Clark and husband Paul of Talala; daughter Crystal Martin and husband Dion of Tacoma, Washington. Clay will also be missed by his siblings; his brother Clinton Clark and his wife Tami of Teresita, his brother Carl Clark and his wife Sandra of Teresita, his sister Karen Dye and husband Greg of Arkansas, his sister Lisa Ferrell of Teresita, and his mother Joyce Ann Henderson of Cookson.

Clay will also be missed by his fourteen grandchildren; Lowell “Braxton” Rooster, Alyssa Downing, Lexi Downing, Riley Cooper, Logan Bell, Mia Bell, Landon Clark, Austin Little, Brooklynn Little, Ayden Clark, Taven Cooper, Jordan Warren, Angelo Warren, and Jade Martin.

Clay left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was a simple man who enjoyed the small things, and it was the small things that took up the most space in his heart. He will always be missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Services for Clay will be conducted on Monday, October 25th, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel. His family will have a visitation for him on Friday, October 22nd, 2021 beginning at 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Walker Cemetery in Park Hill, OK. Serving as pallbearers are Cody Bell, Braxton Rooster, Paul Spicer, Buddy Little, Paul Walker, Gary Anson, Carl Clark , Clinton Clark , Buddy Clinton, Gordon Walker, Rick Holderbee and Nick Clark. Online condolences for his family may be left at www.reedculver.com.