We are sad to announce that on September 14, 2022, at the age of 87, Ben F. Clardy Jr. of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Benjamin Frederick Clardy Sr. and Nell Anniece McDonald Clardy; his uncle Erasmus; and his aunt Minnie Bradbury (Charlie Vyles). He is survived by : his wife Sammie Clardy; his sisters, Caroline Harkins and Sally McKay; his children, Benjamin F. Clardy IV (Julie), Elizabeth Kooiman (Rodney) and Samuel Dee Clardy (Michelle); his grandchildren, Jonathan Kooiman (Taylor), Benjamin Clardy V (Claire), Cody Clardy, Jessica Kooiman Clifton (Houston), Andrew Clardy, Clayton Clardy, Cole Clardy and Emily Jones Childress (Brandon); and his great grandchild Sloane Kooiman.

Memorials may be made to the Sardis UMC Food Pantry.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ashby Funeral Home