Alfred “Buddy” Ray Clark

Alfred “Buddy” Ray Clark

Alfred “Buddy” Ray Clark, 84 of Bascom, Florida, entered into his Heavenly home on January 2, 2026.

 Buddy was born in Graceville on November 8, 1941, to the late Eros H. “Pete” Clark and Bonnie Myrl Barfield Clark. Attending Graceville High School then joining the work force, going to work with Lehigh Furniture Company until their closure. He then worked with Chipola Apartments for a number of years before retiring. Buddy enjoyed playing the guitar, singing with his wife and their gospel group The Hallelujah Singers. He was a member of Bascom Assembly of God Church and a longtime member of Marianna Church of God

 He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Margie Fowler Clark, son Alfred “Ray” Clark, Jr. (Kim), two daughters Phoebe Bush (Luther), Pattie Welch (Chip), four grandchildren Miranda Jordan (Adam), Derek Welch (Amy), Joshua Bush (Anna), Kelsea Clark, four great grandchildren Chloe, Cara, Walker, Whitley and five step grandchildren Charlie, Scott, Natasha, Jake, and Erica. Three sisters Faye Addison, Joyce Chambers (Harold), Linda Swords and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

 Preceded in death by his parents, sister Bobbie Jean Collins, and one brother John Michael “Johnny” Clark.

 The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service.

 A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Chapel of James & Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Johnson and Rev. John Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow in Marvin Chapel Cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing.