Mr. Martin Ray Clack Obituary

A Life Well Lived for God, Walking Worthy of the Lord
Mr. Martin Ray Clack was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, and a veteran. He was born on July 5, 1933, to the late Rev. Mack Elroy Clack and Robbie Jewel Allen Clack.

He accepted Christ at an early age at St. James Baptist Church of the Peach Creek Community. Martin attended the local schools and went on to serve with honor in the United States Army. He was stationed both in the United States and Germany, where he spent his time dedicated to serving his country. His military service was a source of pride for him, and he carried himself with dignity and respect both during his time in the service and throughout his life.

Martin was affectionately called by his siblings “Babe Bubba” and lovingly called “Daddy” and respectfully as “Mister Clack” by his children and as “Paw Paw” or “Grand Paw Clack” by his grandchildren and great grandchildren and “Uncle Martin Ray” by his nieces and nephews.

Throughout his life, Martin Clack was known to be a man of his word and a man of integrity. He was an extremely diligent worker consistently providing for and supporting his family. His generosity did not stop with his family, because Martin Clack would also assist others in his church and community in any way that he could, if possible. Mr. Clack was a Mason and a member of the American Legion. He was employed and retired after many years from Checkboard, Purina Chow and Cal-Maine.

Martin was a very compassionate person and enjoyed his life, joking, laughing, singing, tending to his farm and his farm animals, attending the auction, working in his garden and yard, watching sports and his favorite westerns, sharing his wisdom and more importantly sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Deacon Martin Ray Clack – His Leadership
…Deacons are to be worthy of respect…
Deacon Clack’s commitment to service was rooted in his deep faith in and love of God and his heart commitment to serving God by serving others. Deacon Martin Ray Clack’s greatest joy was faithfully attending and serving, alongside his wife, as a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church for 70 years, while serving as a Deacon for 43 years. He took his role very seriously, as he served in various ministries and capacities as a trustee, deacon, usher and in any way that he could with his time, his many talents and his treasure. Whatever the church needed, Brother Clack was willing, able and available to serve with his whole heart. Deacon Clack lived a life full of love, faith and generosity.
Daddy and Father - Martin Ray Clack – His Legacy
Living a legacy of love
As we mourn the loss of Martin Ray Clack, we also celebrate the legacy he leaves behind. His impact on his family and friends is immeasurable, his memory is forever etched in their hearts. While they grieve the emptiness left by his departure, they will take solace in the cherished moments shared with him.
His children loved, respected, honored and obeyed their father until his death. As a man of faith and determination, He lived a life reflecting a strong work ethic, dedicated to being financially responsible and putting his family first by providing for them and raising them to trust God while guiding them with his wise words and Godly counsel.
Martin Ray Clack transitioned from this present life to eternal life at the honorable and blessed age of 92. On October 30, 2025, Martin Ray Clack left his earthly body and went to be with his Heavenly Father.

Martin Ray Clack is preceded in death by his wife; Jereline Smith Clack, daughter; Kendra Lea Clack, and grandson; Gerald Wayne Clack. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by seven siblings; Mirlleen Taylor, Mellow Nee Hicks, Walter Ray Clack (Little Bubba), Marion Clack (Sam), Elroy “Tutta” Cook, Nettie Mirl Strait and Marvin Clack, Sr.

Martin was married to Jereline Smith on August 8, 1953. To this union of almost 70 years, five children were born. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving family: Martin is survived by his children: Reverend Gary L. Clack (Sherlyn), daughter, Casandra Clack Gilmore (Alfred), James Carter Clack (Angela), Eric W. Clack (Miesha); his sister: Robbie Clack Herndon; Sisters-in-law; Genevieve Smith and Elizabeth Ruth Bolden and Brother-in-Law; Richard James Smith, and Anderson B. and Dorothy Lampkin and their family. His grandchildren: Gary Tyrone Clack (Teresa), Gregory Clack (Alisa), Marcus Gilmore, Camille Gilmore, James Colby Clack, and Talia Clack, His great grandchildren: Zachary Clack, Sydney Clack, Mallory Clack, Megan Torres, Jacob Clack, Ashlynn Clack, Amiya Thompson, Kaeliya Thompson and Kaeleb Thompson, great great granddaughter: Zaylee Clack. There is a host of family members who will forever cherish his memory; his many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, church members, former coworkers, classmates, and dear friends.

Sincere appreciation is expressed to Martin Clack’s caregivers: Robin Clack Barnes, Monica Gomez, Adrian Richardson, and Vanessa Cardenas.
Those who had the pleasure of knowing Martin Ray Clack, share in knowing that his spirit lives on in our memories. May we carry forward his legacy of faith, love and compassion, by honoring his remarkable life.

Services Entrusted to
Harris Funeral Home