May 17, 1937 ~ June 12, 2025 (age 88)
Kenneth Riley Clark 88, of Whiteville passed on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. He was born May 17, 1937 in Bladen County, the son of the late Gethro Gaston Clark and Drucilla Pait Savage Clark.
After retiring from Dupont, Riley’s hobbies were visiting with friends at McDonald’s, attending car shows and gospel music events.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce Smith Clark; a son, Kenneth Lenwood “Ken” Clark and wife, Lisa of Lake Waccamaw; grandchildren, Hannah Vann Clark and James Riley Clark; cousin, Jean Savage Draper; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Gethro Gaston Clark; sisters, Juanita Daniel and Evelyn Fowler; sister-in-law, Judy Vann Smith.
His funeral service will be at 3:00 PM Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Peacock Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Peacock’s Columbus Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Peacock Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Ken and Lisa Clark.
Donations may be made in his memory to Western Prong Baptist Church, 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville, NC or to an organization of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacockfuneralhome.net
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