Andrew Deric Clark: In Our Care – June 3, 2020
Categories: Obituaries
Andrew Clark
1976-2020
Maysville, MO….
Andrew Deric Clark was born September 11, 1976 in St. Joseph, Mo. to Robert and Sandra (Pearl) Clark. On June 3, 2020 Sheriff Andy Clark tragically lost his life in the line of duty. Andy was a 1994 graduate of Maysville High School. On October 5, 2002 Andy married the three loves of his life: Jodi (Taylor) Clark, and their baby girls: Brianna and Brooklyn. They were married in the Fairport Baptist Church where Andy was baptized. Andy was a member of Oak Christian Church. Anyone who knew Andy knew his love for Christ. Family was very important to Andy, and he was very blessed to have four children: Brianna, Brooklyn, Alexavier and Chloe. He also claimed Slade, Haley, Ethan and Erickson Taylor as his own.
Andy was a man of many talents and he wore many hats. He was very proud to be the Sheriff of DeKalb County. He was a Shelter Insurance agent for many years, an EMT and a volunteer firefighter. He also enjoyed taxidermy, sword making, spray paint artwork, carpentry and anything he could do barefoot.
Andy was proceeded in death by his grandparents Max and Betty Pearl, Clarence and Fern Clark, aunt Nancy Hahn, cousin Alex Pearl, father-in-law Roger Owen, grandmother-in-law Lorraine Taylor, grandparents-in-law Bob and Carol Wills, great grandmother-in-law Anna Frazee, and cousin-in-law Leah Mason.
Survivors include: his wife Jodi Clark of the home, their four children; Brianna (Ayrik), Brooklyn (Corey), Alexavier, and Chloe; Parents Robert and Sandra Clark, brother Scott (Teresa) Clark; mother-in-law Kandy Owen; father-in-law Randy Taylor; brother-in-laws Scott (Amelia) Taylor and Randall (Laney) Taylor; sister-in-law Jasmine (Jeff) Millenbruch; nieces and nephews: Dillon Clark, Haley Taylor, Slade (Danielle and their two children Maverick and Stetson) Taylor, Ethan and Erickson Taylor, Jayce and Alana Taylor, Bo and Beckham Millenbruch and many uncles and cousins.
Graveside Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Oak Cemetery: 8875 West Highway 6 Amity, MO 64422 with Full Police Honors. Due to Covid-19 no Visitation is scheduled and Social Distancing must be followed at the Graveside.
Services under direction of Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville
online condolences: http://www.turnerfamillyfuneral.com
In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Contributions: Junior Deputy Program of DeKalb County/Oak Christian Church/ Leah Mason-Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). C/O Turner Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 350 Maysville, MO 64469
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ANDY KNEW ANDY FOR MANY YEARS PRAYERS FOR HIS FAMILY
Bob and Sandy may you find peace and courage in this time grive and sadness. May God Bless your family as well as Jody’s family.
I am saddened of the loss of a great friend. My sincere condolences to Andy’s family. When Andy became Sheriff, I said well Andy, I guess I can’t call you sweetie anymore. Our Andy’s reply was simply this… Oh Deb, you can call me “sweetie” anytime you like. Our Sheriff was so much more than a friend. You will be sorely missed Sheriff (sweetie) Andy Clark.
My heart breaks for Andy’s families! I’ve know his parents & mother-in-law forever. I love you all & you are in my prayers!! ❤
So sorry to hear about Sheriff Andy, I didn’t know him personally, but enjoyed his commentaries in the Tri County News. He wrote excellent articles that showed he was a fine person & law officer. A great role model for any one too admire. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers too Andy’s family at this sad time in their life. Lloyd Poff, Stanberry Mo.
Andy was a Shelter Insurance agent with me for several years. He was a great guy… My prayers go out to his wife and family…
Our sympathies to the family of Andy, a fine individual and great asset to the community. He treated all alike no matter how well he knew them. He will be greatly missed in person, but his memory will live on in the minds of everyone who knew him. Prayer are lifted for all of you. Know of Psalm 91:4, “Under His wings, you will find refuge.”
We want to extend our sincere sympathy to the Clark family. We have known his family for a long time. My in-laws, Harry and Nell Daul were close friends of his parents. We share in your grief at the loss of a loved one. Our prayers are with you.
Mike,Bernadine,Jeff,Leigh,David,and Allan Daul
My heart aches for my Fairport friends and family. You will be in my prayers. Sandy I’m sending a hug to you
Condolences to the entire Clark and Pearl families for the tragic loss of Sheriff Andy, especially to Sandy, whom I spent many a night at the DeKalb County Horse Show many years ago dreaming of someday being in the Fancy Turnout Class.
Though the loss is unmeasurable, be comforted in the outpouring of sympathy and support shown by the residents of Maysville and DeKalb County and his other family, the law enforcement brothers and sisters.
RIP, Andy Clark.
May God Bless and keep your family comforted in these difficult times.
I’m very sorry for your loss, may God bless and help all the Clark and Pearl family through this very difficult time.
To the Clark /Pearl family my deepest condolences to you our prayers are with you all. Andy was a jewel everytime we seen him out and the many times he was called to our home bc of bored neighbor with nothing better to do than to call him and complain about our dogs or whatever. He would come out and we would laugh bc he knew that our animals were fine he had been out here plenty of times before and everytime the dogs were fine. Andy was great and very respectful as well as funny. My heart breaks for you all. This community stood beside him alongside his fellow brothers and sisters and now we are all standing beside you during this difficult time. Crystal, Ricky and Jaron Throckmorton Clarksdale Mo
It’s hard to express why Andy left such a void in our lives. We only knew him through our dealings with him as Sheriff. But the impressions he left with us of love for all, honor, and strength to defend and stand for right will be forever in our minds. We are deeply saddened by what we feel was the loss of a friend and cannot imagine the terrible void and pain his family must feel. You are all in our prayers and thoughts as Andy watches over you from above.
I new Andy’s family both sides so sad . I remember when my dad’s wife pasted away and Andy told my dad ” I’m not going to leave you alone until your daughters get here.” That’s the kind of man Andy was. My dad Richard Pittsenbarger and family send our condolences to the family.
I got to know Andy from his time as a Shelter Insurance agent, I had the honor of working with Andy from the day he started as an agent until he decided to make a career change. Enjoyed every minute of it. There was no one like Andy. Prayers to his wife and children. May God Bless.
I got to know Andy from his time as a Shelter Insurance agent, I had the honor of working with Andy from the day he started as an agent until he decided to make a career change. Enjoyed every minute of it. There was no one like Andy. Prayers to his wife and children. May God Bless.
We’ve known the Clark/Pearl families for a long time and you can’t find any more loving, giving, unselfish, incredible human beings anywhere on
this Earth. I can’t even imagine the grief your families are going through. I remember when Andy was born, so “tiny and sweet”. Bob and Sandy, you did a wonderful job of raising him as he grew into an responsible, caring, and giving individual,, who never knew a stranger! He was an outstanding Sheriff for DeKalb County. He always had a way of making me feel special with a hug and a kind word. His smile was his contagious. I know he was a terrific family man with such devotion and love for his wife and children. I know he will never be able to be replaced and there was only ONE ANDY. Everyone who knew Andy and the community as a whole will miss him. His memory will never cease and will live on in our hearts and minds. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family. God Bless and be with you all.
We’ve known the Clark/Pearl families for a long time and you can’t find any more loving, giving, unselfish, incredible human beings anywhere on
this Earth. I can’t even imagine the grief your families are going through. I remember when Andy was born, so “tiny and sweet”. Bob and Sandy, you did a wonderful job of raising him as he grew into an responsible, caring, and giving individual, who never knew a stranger! He was an outstanding Sheriff for DeKalb County. He always had a way of making me feel special with a hug and a kind word. His smile was his contagious. I know he was a terrific family man with such devotion and love for his wife and children. I know he will never be able to be replaced and there was only ONE ANDY. Everyone who knew Andy and the community as a whole will miss him. His memory will never cease and will live on in our hearts and minds. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family. God Bless and be with you all.
Andy was a Shelter Agent with me also for several years. Since I was one of the “old” men in the group he would call me for soe help and advice. He was a great guy, smart and courteous.
My heart aches for his wife and family who were his life.
My deepest condolences. I was his supervisor at the Cameron Police Department. No one should pass so young. He will be missed.
Sandy and Bob,
I am so very sorry about your son. I am thinking of you and your family and praying for God’s arms to hold you close to him. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Andy was an awesome friend, husband, father, son, uncle, nephew. He will be greatly missed by many. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have a conversation with, he was a great inspiration to my son. Who has now decided to become a volunteer firefighter and then proceeded to get his first responders.
To Jodi and there family please know i will personally never forget Andy. And you all will be in my prayers.
I am very sorry to hear about Andy. He was a kind man and will be a huge loss to the DeKalb community. My prayers go out to his family and loved ones. God bless you!
I was very sorry to hear about Andy’s passing. My prayers go out to his parents, brother, wife and kids. He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends, and a great lost to his community. God bless you!
Andy was one of my favorite agents to work with at Shelter Insurance. I’m saddened by this news. His family and friends are in my prayers.
I am so saddened by the loss of our friend and Sheriff. Andy was a friend of the people and always there to help anyone, I was proud to call him a fried, father and husband, a true Christian and is now with our Lord. He will be missed by many!
My heart is breaking for Andy’s family and the community. He was such a wonderful man and we will all miss him. He always greeted us with a smile. Take comfort in the fact that he was loved by so many, and remember the happy times and the lessons he taught us all. May God Bless you all during this horrible time.
Bob & Sandy and family; I can remember when you guys lived in Clarksdale next door to me. Andy was about 4 years old and came to visit me one day. We had a great conversation and Said he was hungry. I fed him a bowl of cereal and finished our talk. That’s when Mom showed up to take him back home. I knew then he would never meet a stranger and do great things !!! He did just that and was loved by everyone. May you find peace and comfort knowing of the love he had for all who knew him ❤️❤️❤️❤️ God bless , Bruce Whitsell and Family