William Max “Billy Max” Clark, 80, Bethany, MO passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home.

He was born on January 1, 1943, in Harrison County, Missouri the son of Charles “Max” and Carol “Ferne” (Ward) Clark.

On September 15, 1963, he married Dianne “Susie” Martz. She preceded him in death on August 13, 2013.

Bill was a graduate of Bethany High School in 1961. After graduation, Bill started a career in building construction. After working for a couple of contractors in Bethany he and his brother Jerry started building houses. They were assisted for a time by Tim Smith. Their careers lasted several years, having built numerous houses in the area.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Bill is survived by his daughters, Elshana (Randy) Mann, Bethany, MO, and Latrenda (Mark) Snider, Pattonsburg, MO; son, Bill (Christy) Clark, New Hampton, MO; brothers, Bobby Jim (Linda) Clark, Independence, MO, Jerry Dean (Neita) Clark, New Hampton, MO, and Jesse Gale (Jackie) Clark, McFall, MO; grandchildren, Shiloh, Shyann, Ethan, Destin, Shelby, Bailey, and Gabby and great grandchildren, Conner, Jayci, Kloe, and R.J.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 11 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial will follow in Miriam Cemetery, Bethany, MO. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Miriam Cemetery and/or Harrison County Hospice in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com