David "Buddy" Clark was born January 31, 1943, and passed away April 20, 2025, at the age of 82.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandy Clark; children, Stacia Clark Mitchell and husband David, and April Clark Fruge and husband Shawn; grandchildren, Brooksey Mitchell, Marley Mitchell, Joseph Mitchell, Breeanna Mitchell, Madlyn Mitchell, Jaxson Mitchell, Allie Fruge, and Shelby Fruge; sister, Faith Poe; sisters-in-law, Jackie Royer and Connie Gobep; and brothers-in-law, Bill Dowers Sr. and J.W. Dowers.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ardell and Ruby Droddy Clark.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, with the funeral service being held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4th Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Rev. Donnis Ashworth, Rev. Mark Schultz, and Rev. Clyde Clark will be officiating. Interment to follow at Good Hope Cemetery, Singer, Louisiana.