Kelly Gaston Clark, 75, of Batesville, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born November 20, 1948 in Dermott to the late Eugene Terrall Clark and Francis Ellen Gaston Clark. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Terrall Clark and John Howard Clark.
Kelly, having grown up in McGehee, graduated from McGehee High School and then entered the United States Marine Corp. He held dual degrees from the University of Arkansas, Monticello. He retired from the Arkansas Army National Guard. Kelly received his APN at Delta State University in Mississippi. He then practiced in Lake Village, as well as other areas in southern Arkansas. He retired in 2017 relocating from El Dorado to Batesville with his wife of 37 years. Kelly enjoyed golfing, fishing, horse racing and traveling.
Kelly is survived by his wife, Pam; daughter, Amy (Brian) Monroe of Conway; son, Matthew (Jamie) Clark of Monticello; step daughter, Jennifer (John) Hughes of Batesville; and six grandchildren, Marley Shaddox, Jakob Halter, Abbey Halter, Lauren Hawkins, Carter Clark and Jackson Hughes; and two great grandchildren. A special gratitude of thanks to the staff of Mountain Meadows Health and Rehab.
Burial at Oaklawn Cemetery will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, P.O. Box 3964, Batesville, AR 72503 or to Mountain Meadows activity fund, 1680 Batesville Blvd. Batesville, AR 72501.
