Ronald Mitchell Clark

Ronald Mitchell Clark, 73, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Ronald was born on April 29th, 1952, in Lee County to the late Everette Monroe Clark and Nathel Jourdan Clark. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David Clark; and his cousin, Daniel Clark.

Ronald was a mechanic for the Lee County School Bus Garage. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church where he was the former church treasurer. He helped upkeep the church maintenance and the church grounds. Ronald enjoyed making yard furniture, riding his Harley Davidson, and going to the beach where he could get some fishing in. Ronald loved his grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Left to cherish Ronald’s memory are his wife of 53 years, Dawn Allen Clark; his daughter, Maggie C. Ross and her husband, Mark of Sanford; his son, Gabe Clark and his wife, Crystal of Sanford; his sister, Carolyn Teague of Goldston; and his five grandchildren, Katelyn, Rhyan, Noah, Sydney, and Holly.

A graveside service will be held Friday, May 9th, 2025, at 12 pm, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Services will be officiated by Reverend Nick Gaster, Reverend John Brown, Reverend Danny Berrier, and Reverend Beth Johnson. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2334 N. Plank Rd., Sanford, NC 27330.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Clark family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com