- Date Of Birth: October 19, 1937
- Date Of Death: February 3, 2023
- State: Mississippi
William (Billy) Kell Clark Sr, 85 of Pascagoula, MS passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.
Billy was born in Pascagoula, MS on October 19, 1937 to Lynwood Joseph, Sr and Ethel Hudson Clark and was a lifelong resident of Pascagoula, MS. He attended Our Lady of Victories Catholic School and after graduation he went into business with his father as a contractor. He was married to Patsy (Shaffer) Clark for 65 years.
Billy (big Bill) was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a jack of all trades and loved working with his hands. He took great pride in teaching his sons at a young age how to service and repair cars. Billy liked the simple things in life and had a great love of animals. He found enjoyment in taking long rides on the beach and feeding the birds at the point. He was a devout Catholic at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church for 85 years. Where he was baptized, confirmed and married.
Billy was preceded in death by his son William (little Billy) Kell Clark Jr.; his parents, Lynwood Joseph, Sr and Ethel Hudson Clark; his brother, Lynwood Joseph (Sockie), Jr, his sister Ruth Clark (George) Runge and his sister Ada Clark (Lovette) Lovorn.
He is survived by his loving wife Patsy Clark, his children, David Clark (Lila Turner) of Helena MS; Donna Clark (Leighton) McBroom of Gautier MS and Debbie Clark of Pascagoula, MS. Five grandchildren who lovingly called him “Paw Paw”, Nicolle Clark, Laken McBroom, Summer Clark, Jesselyn (Joey) Miller, Anjuli(Brian) Thompson, Ten great grand children; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
The entire Clark family wishes to extend their gratitude to SRHS NICU, Lisa Carnley RN, Dr. John Baily and Dr. Hugo Quintana for the care shown to our father. We would also like to extend a very special thank you the NICU nurse Kahleia Lillis whos kindness and compassion to us all will never be forgotten.
