Lawrence Clark, 78, of Van Buren, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Fort Smith. He was born January 27, 1942 in Fort Smith to the late Sydney and Gertie Clark. He was a retired produce manager, and co-owner/operator of Clark Interiors in Fort Smith. He attended Zion Missionary Baptist Church where he was a song director for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Clark; two sisters, Dorothy Gooley and Alfreda Belt; and three brothers, Bobby, Jerry, and Bill Clark.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene of the home; a daughter, Tainya Phelps of Greenwood; a son, Stanley Clark of Van Buren; a sister, Barbara Upton of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Gill Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Derek Morland, Dillon Luzader, Logan Miller, Austin Clark, Randy Phelps, Roger Dye, Allen Gibson, and Craig Squires. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Clark, Marty Clark, and Clint Thompson.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2020, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
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