Richard Clark January 8, 1970 - April 16, 2023

Richard “Rick” Clark, age 53 of Sparta, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Rick as he was fondly known by friends and family, was born January 8, 1970 the son of Ronald and Joan (Brading) Clark. On September 30, 1995 Rick was united in marriage to Aimee Morgan and together they raised four loving children.

Rick’s wife, children and grandchildren were always first in his life. He is leaving behind an amazing legacy that will be carried on for generations to come. Rick, the man, the myth and legend. SEMPER FI!

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Clark and brother Roger Clark. He is lovingly survived by his wife Aimee Clark, four children Nick Morgan and Ashley, Laura Clark and Sean Coburn, Morgan McClanahan and Ian, and Alexis McElroy and Zoey; his mother Joan Clark; grandchildren Jaylie, Willow, Carter, Tonya, Liam, Isla and Aerilynn; niece Jennifer and her three children; nephew Jonathan; brother-in-law Trace Cazee and wife Jennifer and their three children Quentin, Hunter and Madysyn; United States Marine brothers Ricardo Curry, Patrick Bouvier Davidson and Joseph Ammon and many loving friends.

Graveside funeral service with full military honors will be held 2:00p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.