In Memoriam : Rowland Clark

Rowland Clark Rowland Clark - age: 67
(January 26, 1944 to September 06, 2011 )
Resident of Idabel, Oklahoma

Visitation Information:
6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, 2011
NORWOOD-NATION CHAPEL
IDABEL, OK

SERVICES:
2:00 P.M., FRIDAY, SEPT. 9, 2011
MARY HERRON CONFERENCE CENTER-at THE MUSEUM OF THE RED RIVER
IDABEL, OK

Obituary:
Rowland Clark, age 67, of Garvin, Oklahoma, a well known rancher, steer wrestler and pipeline inspector passed from this life Tuesday, September 6, 2011 in Idabel, OK. Rowland was born January 26, 1944 in Clarksville, Texas. Rowland was reverend by all that knew him. In 1973, he and his wife, Loretha Poteet were married in Houston, Texas while competing in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He loved spending time telling stories to his friends, and they were many.... Rowland was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2011.

After graduation from High School, he traveled to Hugo, Ok to learn the art of steer wrestling from Todd Whatley. Clark joined the RCA (Rodeo Cowboy Association) in 1962. In time he begin traveling with Billy Williams of Clarksville, Texas and riding CR Boucher's horse, Duke.
Other good horses he won lot of money were James Durham's "Red'" and Herb Dalton's "Ole Blue".
During this time he was running the ranch at Clarksville, Texas, which kept his time divided.

Rowland also competed in the Wild Horse Races. He can remember winning at Burwell, Nebraska. Even though he broke his leg at the Phoenix rodeo, they won the go-around. Whenever Wild Cow Milking was an event he entered. The last time Rowland tried his hand at this event was at Hugo, at the age of 55. He and his son Clint won the event.

Although he retired from rodeo competion, he was always active in the rodeo world. He was a PRCA Gold Card member, belonging to the Rodeo Historical Society, the Rodeo Cowboy Alumni Association, and was a volunteer with the Cowboy Reunion held in Las Vegas during the Wrangler National Finals. After retiring from ranching, he continued to work all over the world as a welding inspector. Rowland was a member of the 798 Pipeliner's Union.


He was preceded in death by one daughter, Melissa Clark.
Rowland leaves to cherish his memory; wife, Loretha Clark, of Garvin, OK;
one son, Clint Clark and wife Lindsay of Idabel, Ok; one daughter, Retha McKee and husband, Mike of Foreman, AR; one brother, Jim Clark and wife Linda of Clarksville, Texas, two grandchildren, Lauren McKee and Clinton Clark; one brother in-law Robert Poteet Victory and wife, Terry of Santa Fe, New Mexico; one niece, Ann Clark Billberry of Garden City, Kansas ; and one nephew, Jim Clark of Clarksville, Texas.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p., Thursday, September 8, 2011 atorwood-Nation Funeral Home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday September 9, 2011 in the Mary Herron
Conference Center at the Museum Of The Red River, Idabel, OK with Larry Brinkley and Donna McSpadden officiating. Interment will be on the Clark Ranch.





Deleores Matheson - September 6, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Loretha , I am so sorry to hear about Roland..My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family..May God hold you close during your time of sorrow..May God bless you all!!!! Delores Matheson, and Tommy Summers


Donna McSpadden - September 7, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
We know Rowland is where the 'grass is green and lush and stirrup high; and the water runs crystal clear and deep....................and Rowland's entry fees and dues were paid". He was truly one of a kind. Your loss affects us all.


John Williams - September 7, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Loretta, I am saddened to hear of Rowland's passing. Knowing him for the past 45years will always mean so much to me. I have so many memories from our young years. My heart felt condolences to you and the family. My prayers will be with you. John Williams


Debbie Clark-White - September 7, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Gene & Nita Clark & Bob & Phyllis Clark and their families are so sorry to here about Rowland. He was such a fun person to be around and made the parties we all attended just that much better. Our sympathies and prayers are with you at your time of loss. Debbie Clark-White


Kenny & Kay Oakley - September 8, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
We are so sorry to hear about Roland. He will be greatly missed by many at Clinton and many more functions. He was a great story teller and friend that we all enjoyed. You are in our prayers. Kenny & Kay Oakley


Beverley Ward - September 8, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Anthony and I have know Rowland for many years. He was always a good friend and will be missed. Loretha, you and your family are in our prayers. Anthony Adkins and Beverley


Dayle Wood - September 8, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Loretha & Family.... It broke our hearts to lose (Brother) Rowland, but he did not go alone. Fora part of us went with him the day God called him home. Jimmy Wood / Local 798 James Sherrill Wood / Local 798


Tony Williams - September 9, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
I am sorry to hear about Rowland, he will be missed dearly. May God be with you and bless you during this sad time. Tony and Louise Williams


Allen Powers - September 9, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
I was saddened when learning about Rowland. It wasn't in the paper until the day of the funeral or I would have attended .I realize contact was lost when Lelia passed away but always held Rowland and Jim in high reguards. My prayers are with you all ! Sherry ,& Allen Powers


Turk & Verna Robinson - September 11, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Loretha and Clint, we just wanted to let you know that we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and to let you know how much we thought of Rowland....he was such a joy to be around...he certainly made all the Cowboy Reunions fun...he will be greatly missed!!!! He will live on in our hearts as we have many fond memories of Rowland.


Ann Thompson - September 11, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Loretha, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May God be with you at this very difficult time. Ann Thompson


Ann Thompson - September 11, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Loretha, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you at this very difficult time. Ann Thompson