James L. "Jim" Clark, 87, of Laurel, Mississippi, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Laurel, Mississippi. He was born Tuesday, April 11, 1933 in Laurel, Mississippi.

Graveside Services will be held Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Clark Cemetery with burial to follow. Bro. David Fedele will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 477-3797

Jim was affectionately known as the Mayor of Myrick, the Waterman, and was the first Volunteer Fire Chief of Myrick. Everyone in the community knew who to call when they were in need, because Jim loved to help his neighbors. He was an avid outdoorsman, but his favorite hobbies included turkey hunting, deer hunting, and coon hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Minnie Mae Clark, Three sisters and Four Brothers, and one grandson Joseph Ross Shelton.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Sonjie Clark, two daughters, Lasondra "Dubie" Clark Zweigbaum (David) and Jamie Clark, one son, Martin "Marty" V. Ryals (Angie), one grandson, David Martin Ryals and one great-granddaughter, Nevaeh Noel Clark.

Pallbearers will be Timmy Sullins, Landon Howard, Chad Walters, Dale Dunn, Joshua Collins and Kevin Dunn.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to any non-profit organization for Alzheimer's/Dementia or M & M Volunteer Fire Department.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com