Ellis Burton Clark, age 88, of Brown Springs, passed from this life on Monday, October 25, 2010 at home with his family. He was born on February 22, 1922 in Miami, OK, the son of the late James Riley and Estella Wardlow Clark. Ellis worked as a plumber and was a sergeant in the United States Army during World War II, serving tours in France and Germany. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a three time Golden Glove champion in Kansas City, MO. Ellis is survived by his wife, Patricia Lucille Hurley Clark of Brown Springs, one daughter, Georgia (Timothy) Pigg of Kansas City, MO, two sons, Steve (Malinda) Clark of Friendship and Bob (Terry) Clark of Brown Springs, one brother, William Parrish of Arizona, ten grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and two nieces, Suzanne Feltman and Karen Hall of California. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Welch Funeral Home, with Bro. Hollis McDermott officiating. Interment will be in Jones Cemetery at Brown Springs. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Nick Garay, Michael Garay, Jon Floriani, Edward Talbert, David Martinez and Vidal Martinez. Memorials may be made to Jones Cemetery Fund, c/o Brenda Cornelius, 2538 Hwy 51, Donaldson, AR 71941. Services are entrusted to Welch Funeral Home. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.