Deacon Willie Clark Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Deacon Willie Clark Sr. of Bellamy, Alabama, born in Coatopa, Alabama, who passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alex Clark and Mary Elizabeth Hudson Clark; his wife Ruby Lee Russell; his siblings, James Clark, Alice Clark Dallas and Lureana Clark Bradley; his daughter Mary J. Cox; and his children-in-law, Robert Dennis, James Gilmore and Ruby Nell Clark.
He is survived by: his children, Sade Dennis of Bellamy, Alabama, Willie Clark, Jr. (Chris) of Canton, Ohio, Jenny Gilmore of Los Angeles, California, James E. Clark (Lynn) of Bellamy, Alabama, W. B. Clark (Roberta) of Livingston, Alabama, Roger Clark of Birmingham, Alabama, Tyrone Clark, Sr. (Debra) of Emelle, Alabama, Nathan Clark (Ethel) of Butler, Alabama, Isreal Clark (Cheryl) of Tupelo, Mississippi and Christine Russell of Coatopa, Alabama; and his son-in-law Emile Cox. He is also survived by 42 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, and 58 great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
