Walter Clark

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 9:59 AM

By Aaron DeOrnellis

Walter Earnest Clark, 90, of Cedarcreek, Missouri,

Walter Earnest Clark, 90, of Cedarcreek, Missouri, passed away February 19, 2022, at his home. He was born September 21, 1931, in Cedarcreek, Missouri, the son of Charles L. and Sarah Francis (Persinger) Clark.

Walter is preceded in death by his parents; wife Viola (Kohlschmidt) Clark; four brothers and two sisters; and granddaughter Christina Clark

He was a life-long resident of Taney County involved in farming. He also served his country in the United States Army. In 1976, the Missouri Farm Bureau awarded him with a Centennial Farm Award for having kept the farm in the Clark family for over 100 years. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association. He had the friendliest cows around.

Walter is survived by his children Billie and Earnest Clark of Cedarcreek, and Kevin Clark of Seymour; six grandchildren Shalom, David, Emma, Jennifer, Derek, and Blay; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Walter Clark will be on February 24, 2022, at Whelchel Grace Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on February 25, 2022, at Brown Cemetery.