Ray Dean Clark passed away on January 11, 2021, at the age of 76 at his home. Ray was born July 6, 1944, in Dexter to Ralph and Eva Clark nee Fritz.
Ray was Police Chief for the City of Warrenton for many years and retired after 50+ years as a police officer. He was President of the Peace Officer's Association in 2000. Ray enjoyed wood carving and anything artistic, he did wood carving in Branson for many years. Ray enjoyed singing Karoke and playing music. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife Carol Clark nee Hoff, son, Tim (Ronda) Clark of Highlandville, MO; two step-sons, Tim Howald of Columbia, MO, Bob Howald of Minneapolis; step-daughter, Carolyn Howald of Maryland; brother, Gary (Vianne) Clark of Poplar Bluff, MO; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Clark, mother, Eva Clark, daughter, Cindy Clark, step-daughter, Mary Winter.
Visitation was held Friday, January 15, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Pitman Funeral Home, 904 S. Hwy 47, Warrenton, MO 63383.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at Pitman Funeral Home, Warrenton.
Interment was held at Warrenton City Cemetery, Warrenton MO.
Memorials can be donated to the Missouri Peace Officer's Association in care of Pitman Funeral Home P.O. Box 126 Warrenton, MO 63383.
