James Russell Clark

James Russell Clark, 52, of Gulfport died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport and was a resident of the Gulf Coast for most of his life. He was Protestant. Russell was a poker dealer at various casinos on the MS Gulf Coast. He loved sports and music and especially his two sons and granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Evelyn Clark; and a sister, Kimberly Rose Clark. He is survived by sons, Kevin N. Clark (Tiffany) and Christopher M. Clark (Joy); three sisters, Carolyn Kranz (John), Beth Lott (Eugene), and Regina Jones; a brother, Robert Nicholas Clark (Helena); he was known as “Pops” to his three granddaughters, Kenleigh and Reese the daughters of Christopher and Joy, and Mia Lynn the daughter of Kevin and Tiffany. The graveside service will be Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 2:30 P.M. at Coalville Cemetery, Biloxi. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.