Ronald Clark, Jr. Obituary (1972 - 2023)

Ronald Eugene Clark, Jr., age 51, of Delaware, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Nowata, Oklahoma. Ron or Little Ronnie as he was commonly known, was born on March 6, 1972 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Ronald Eugene Clark, Sr. and Janice Kay (Cessna) Clark. He grew up in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma where he attended school from kindergarten through his freshman year of high school. His sophomore year he moved with his parents and younger sister, Julie to Burlington, Kansas where he graduated from Burlington High School. Ron received a scholarship to Hutchinson Community College where he played football until he was injured and could no longer play. On September 7, 1991 he married Vicki Munoz in Burlington, Kansas. They later divorced but remained friends. Ron married Elizabeth Partridge on August 15, 1998. They later divorced. From that marriage he was blessed with three children: Anthony Eugene Clark, Jessica Diane Clark and Emma Loida-Kay Clark. Throughout his life, Ron worked for IBP in Emporia, Kansas, the Printing Company in Nowata, Oklahoma, the Printing Company in Little Rock, Arkansas, Waverly Lumber in Waverly, Kansas, Dixon Industries in Coffeyville, Kansas, Lowe’s in Bartlesville, Oklahoma and the Cherokee Casino in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren whom he adored. Ron loved his family and his friends and wasn’t afraid to express it. He gave the kind of hug that lifted you off the floor. He loved BIG and was loved by many. Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Anthony Clark of Omaha, Nebraska, Jessica Clark of Nowata, Oklahoma, Emma Clark of Afton, Oklahoma, grandchildren, Carter White and Izaiah Marshall, sisters, Lori (Justin) Rexwinkle of Afton, Oklahoma, Lisa (Chris) Holeman of Coffeyville, Kansas, Teresa (Curtis) Lundy of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, sister-in-law, Jennifer (Jing) Partridge, numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Ron and Janice Clark, Sr., grandparents, Orlo and Mary Cessna, Violet Tallman, Albert Eugene “Gene” Clark, sister, Julie Clark and niece, Kristin Lundy. Following Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, Kansas. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. To leave a message for the family online, visit www.dwbfh.com