Richard Udell Clark was born on June 22, 1955, and entered the kingdom of heaven on July 1, 2024. He had attained the age of 69 years.

Richard was a lifelong member of the Church of God of Prophecy and was a devout Christian. Richard grew up at Van Buren, Missouri and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, golf and spending time on Current River.

On October 19, 1973, he was united in marriage to his sweetheart Glenda Kennedy, who remained his sweetheart for the next 50 years of their marriage.

Richard worked in timber and logging with his father David Clark during his young adult life. In 1997 Richard and Glenda moved to Dexter, Missouri, where he started selling cars at Bud Shell Ford. It was there he met numerous customers many of whom became more like family to him and he cherished those friendships so very much.

Richard was preceded in death by his only son, Eric Clark.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda Clark; daughter, Lelah (Jaramiah) Jennings; grandsons, Eric, Spencer, and Uriah Jennings; granddaughters, Evelyn Jennings, and Jourdan Sturdefant (and family); his parents, David and Dorothy Clark, and numerous family members and lifelong friends who will greatly mourn his passing.

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God.”

Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will then be conducted at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. with funeral services following at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Ron Brisson officiating. Interment will follow in the David Clark Cemetery in Van Buren, Missouri.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter and McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren are assisting with arrangements