Clarence Henry Patrick, Jr.

Clarence Henry Patrick, Jr., 80, of Arkabutla, MS passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was a member of Arkabulta Baptist Church. Clarence Patrick was a simple man who loved God, his family, his friends, and Arkabutla. He loved gardening and giving away tomatoes and other vegetables from his garden to others. He loved fishing so much that he often found himself on a fish bank instead of work. He loved coaching softball and seeing his team win trophies. He helped coach the Arkabutla Angels and also the Tate County All Stars. He loved to bird hunt and had an exceptional hunting dog named Rusty. He often brought home a covey of birds. He was also a brick layer and farmed. He loved his family and especially watching his grandsons play basketball and baseball. In his older age, he enjoyed watching old westerns on TV. He loved church and worshipping with fellow Christians. We know he is now enjoying the rewards of heaven that we can only imagine. 

Clarence is survived by his wife, Glenda Fay Patrick; daughters, Lanae Sullivan (Kirk) and Tressie Wheldon; step-sons, Greg Hurt and John Glenn Hurt (Diana); sister, Martha Taylor; grandchildren, Gavan Young, Grey Sullivan, and Terry Hyatt (Ashley); step grandchildren, Jordan Howle (Jake), Dalton Hurt, Tarin Thomas (Josh), Selby Butler (Caleb), Shea Hurt, and Nathan Hurt; 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Henry, Sr. and Floy Patrick; son, David Hyatt; sisters, Frances Thaggard, Tula Mae Carlisle, and Wynette Yount; brother, Tate Patrick; granddaughter, Taylor Hyatt and great grandson, Aven Butler. Memorials may be sent to Arkabutla Baptist Church Building Fund. 

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