Clark Blakeney

He was born on January 24, 1950, in Raleigh, MS, to Audie Blakeney and Inez Clark Blakeney.

Clark attended Jones Community College and The University of Mississippi. He loved Ole Miss

sports and was a loyal fan.

On August 18, 1973, Clark married his high school sweetheart, the former Mary Ann Dees. This

year would have marked their 49th wedding anniversary.

Throughout his life, Clark was devoted to public service. He began his career at the

Mississippi State Highway Patrol and later went on to serve as the IT Director for the

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. After 34 years of service Clark

retired, but he stayed active in his church and his community.

Clark was a long time and faithful member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church. He was a very

caring person and was always thinking of others. Pop, as Avery and Logan affectionately

called him, was especially fond of spending time with his grandchildren, whether it was

taking them fishing, playing games, or having picnics in the Sonic parking lot.

Clark was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his

daughter Rebecca Blakeney (Jordan) Earp of Hernando and his son Ryan Clark (Amy) Blakeney

of Brandon. He was the loving grandfather of Logan Earp and Avery Blakeney. He is also

survived by his brother Charles Anthony (Jan) Blakeney of Tyler, TX.

Visitation will be held at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland, MS, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday,

March 31, 2022. A celebration of life service will follow immediately at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Colonial Heights Baptist Church, 444

Northpark Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157.