He was a retired cross country truck driver for J. B. Hunt and was a member of Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, serving as the church's van driver until his health began to fail. James loved the Lord, family, friends and his church. He graduated from Fremont High in Los Angeles, CA, class of 1970. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Matte and Eddie Block, I; paternal grandparents, Birdie Lee Elliott and Dewy Charles Franklin, I; two brothers, Joe Franklin and Keith Franklin.
Survivors include his mother, Ella Block Clark of Los Angeles, CA; four daughters, Monique Clark-Barber (Major) of Las Vegas, NV, Cheyanne Clark-Judd (Caleb) of St. Louis, MO, Megan Clark and MyKell Clark both of Las Vegas, NV; five sisters, Sarah OKad, Thelma Wood, Pericella Robinson (Minister Anthony) all of Los Angeles, CA, Geraldine Franklin Bealer (James), Kathy Franklin Walton (Lee Drew) and Keronica Franklin Bentz (Andrew) all of Monticello, AR; two brothers, Charles Franklin, II (Tanya) of Monticello and Gregory Fulford of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Melissa Barber, Adell Bowman, Antwon Parker, DaVon Parker, Victoria Mike, Aliya Judd and one on the way; six great-grandchildren, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and one special niece, Karen Bealer.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 and Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in Wilmar Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Laureatha Block
, CA Friday, February 3, 2017 God needed you more And I will forever keep your memory deep inside my heart. I love you cousin until we meet again RIPRuthie Block
, CA Friday, February 3, 2017 It is with the deepest sympathy that we express our heartfelt condolences to the family.I know cousin James is in a better place now.
May you find comfort in cherishing the memories
Shelia H
Palmdale, CA Monday, January 30, 2017 Cousin James you are going to be truly missedAs I Pray for Our Family that God will comfort us all through this. May Your Soul Rest in Peace
Love You Cousin
LaPetra Miller
Warren, AR, AR Monday, January 30, 2017 The teammates at Davita would like to send our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. James Clark. It was an honor to have the opportunity to get to know him. He was a good man and always greeted us with a smile that could change a persons' bad day to a good day. May the Lord guide and keep you through your time of mourning.Izell & Allie Block
Crossett, AR Saturday, January 28, 2017 We are so sorry to hear of the passing of James. You are in our prayers. May God bless each of you.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 28, 2017 Karonica, You & your family have my sympathy and prayers at this sad time. I am sorry for the loss of your brother.