Jessie Darmon Clark was born Feb. 3, 1944 and passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the age of 81.
He is survived by his children, Jannia East and husband Ray of Vidor, Texas, Misty Elaine Clark of Castroville, Texas, Kanita Annette Raheja and husband Dheeraj of Sugarland, Texas, and Dwayne “Buddy” Smith of Fields; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Bonnie Henderson and husband Wade of Virginia, Lorrine Sanders of DeRidder, Lois Thomplait, and Flois Rainwater of DeQuincy, and George Clark and wife Mary of Rosepine.
He was preceded in death by Ruthie Clark (mother of Dwayne), Edith Clark (mother of Jannia and Misty), and Patricia Clark (mother of Kanita); parents, Ivy and Lovey Clark; along with five brothers and two sisters.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home in DeQuincy. Rev. Mike Streams officiated. Interment followed at Clark Cemetery in Starks.
Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
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