Clifton Wade Stark

Clifton Wade Stark, age 54, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Born in Heber Springs on May 14, 1959, he was the son of Earnest and Ruby (Smith) Stark. A lifetime resident of Heber Springs, Clifton worked as a land surveyor for many years and retired from many years of service from Heber Springs Fire Department. He was married to Peggy Sartain on September 12, 1981. Clifton enjoyed hunting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He was a charter member of the Heber Springs Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, worked with children in the Awana program, and was a Sunday School teacher. Clifton will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor, love for his family and many friends, but most importantly his faith in Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Peggy Stark of Heber Springs; two sons, Seth Andrew Stark and wife, Amanda, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, and Bradley Parker Stark and fiancee, Holly Williams, of Addison, Texas; his parents, Earnest and Ruby Stark of Heber Springs; two sisters, Pam Nipper and husband, Gary, of Edgemont and Stephanie Kendrick and husband, Kenny, of Mtn. View; five nephews, Nathan, Daniel, and Luke Nipper and Peyton and Kollin Kendrick; five great-nieces and three great-nephews. Clifton is also survived by other family members and his many friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 19, from 5-7 p.m. at the Heber Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 20, at 2:30 p.m. at the Heber Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Love officiating. Interment will follow in Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. Nathan Nipper, Daniel Nipper, Luke Nipper, Kenny Sanders, Sheldon Woodson, and R.D. Wilkinson will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Southern Baptist Convention Lottie Moon Christmas Offering through Heber Springs Baptist Church. Arrangements: Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.