Ernest Lee Clark - Walker Funeral Home

Lee Clark, 70, of Payson, Utah, passed away on May 23, 2025, due to complications following a stroke.

Lee was born in Salem, Utah to Howard and Afton Jex Clark. He grew up in Salem and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. On April 29, 1977, he married Kelly Ann Peery. Together, they raised five children and were blessed with six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Lee had a strong work ethic and spent his career in various trades, including time in the oil fields and at Geneva Steel. He was known for his dedication to his family.

Lee had a passion for sports, especially when it came to coaching his children’s teams. He found great joy in fishing trips with his kids, grandkids, and friends. A loyal fan of BYU football, Lee held season tickets for many years and cherished the time spent at games, often sharing those moments with friends and family.

He is survived by his wife Kelly, his children Kristi, John, Brian, Finan, and Alyson. Six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his son Daniel, his parents, sister, and in-laws.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.

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Sherriann says

May 25, 2025 at 1:00 am

Aunt Kelly and cousins .. I am so sorry about uncle Lee passing. We have you in our hearts prayers. Love Sherriann and family

Paul Hyde says

May 25, 2025 at 2:27 pm

Kelly
Bobbie and I are sorry about your loss. We enjoyed being with you and Lee in Manilla. Many fond memories working with Lee in the oil field. Lee was a hard working man and a good husband

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Kelly Clark says
May 26, 2025 at 10:22 pm

We have fond memories of you and Bobbie and living in Manilla. I am happy you reached out. It is good to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words.

dreams Sorenson says

May 25, 2025 at 2:34 pm

Kelly, I was sorry to read about the loss of your husband. May you feel peace and comfort.

Ken Lowe says

May 26, 2025 at 2:58 pm

Kelly, hugs and prayers for you at this difficult time. I want to thank you for allowing Lee and I to spend our Saturday afternoons watching BYU football games. We had so many fun times together. My heart breaks with yours. May the good Lord comfort you at this difficult time. Along with your family.

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Kelly Clark says
May 26, 2025 at 10:32 pm

Lee had great times with you. Wild horses couldn’t have kept him away from the BYU football games. It was such a sad time for him when you moved away. Thank you for being a good friend to him

DeeAnn S Sorenson says

May 26, 2025 at 3:24 pm

Kelly. So sorry for your loss. May you feel the Lords love for you nd your family at this difficult time.

Kelly Clark says

May 26, 2025 at 10:33 pm

Lee had great times with you. Wild horses couldn’t have kept him away from the BYU football games. It was such a sad time for him when you moved away. Thank you for being a good friend to him

Ernest Lee Clark July 11, 1954 - May 23, 2025

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8 Condolences for Ernest Lee Clark