Ronald David Clark

Ronald David Clark age 80 of Ruleville, MS passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Walter B. Crook Nursing Home in Ruleville, MS.

Ronnie as he was affectionately known was born October 5, 1944, to Cecil David Clark and Erlene Furr Clark in Yuma, Arizona, he and his family moved to the Delta early in life. He graduated from Hollandale High School and Moorehead College where he played baseball. He was also a member of the Mississippi National Guard. Ronnie married the love of his life Peggy Woods, on September 16, 1965, in the Hollandale Baptist Church. Ronnie was a hard-working family man, having worked at Twin County Power Association for several years before changing to Mississippi Power and Light/Entergy where he remained till his retirement after 50 years of service. Ronnie's passion in life was his family, he enjoyed his time at the ball field with his grandchildren. He was a long-time member of Ruleville Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and very active in many other aspects of the church. Ronnie showed and lived his faith out in the community.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Erlene Clark, and a sister Debra Clark Boswell. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Peggy Woods Clark of Cleveland, MS, son Rodney Clark of Tuscaloosa, AL, daughter Leslie Shive (Ronnie) of Cleveland, MS, brother Gary Clark (Marie) of Etta, MS, Melissa Clark of Cleveland, MS, and three grandsons Logan Clark, Dawson Shive and Paxton Shive.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 1:30 PM until 3:30 PM at Ruleville Baptist Church, in Ruleville, MS. Funeral Service will follow at 3:30 PM. Burial will be in Hollandale City Cemetery, Hollandale, MS. Reverend Tommy Williamson will officiate the services.

Pallbearers are Joe Weaver, Gary Mitchell, Clint Weaver, James Eastland, Rob Watford, and Kevin Rogers.

Memorials may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association 912 Killian Hill Rd SW Lilburn, GA 30047, or Ruleville Baptist Church.

The family wishes to give their since gratitude to the staff of Walter B. Crook Nursing Home and North Sunflower Hospital for their excellent care given to Ronnie.

Cleveland Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Ronnie's family during this difficult time.