Max Charles Clark, age 78, of Watonga, OK, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2025. Max

was born on February 6, 1946, at Woodward, OK, to Max Alfred and Mary Winifred, (Winnie) Griffith

Clark. He grew up in Mutual, Purcell, Pauls Valley, and Okeene.  Max graduated from Okeene High School and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He was a US Army veteran, serving in Vietnam from 1968—1970, and was a Purple Heart recipient.  Max and Sandy Haigler were united in marriage on September 2, 1972, at her parents’ home. They made their home NW of Watonga, where they raised their two sons, Brian Douglas and Michael Aaron.  Max was employed for many years at Hollytex Spinning Mill in Watonga, and after its closure he was employed at Diamondback Correctional Facility until his retirement. He also had a herd of cattle for

many years until his health began to fail.  Max received Jesus Christ as his savior as a young man, and he and Sandy are long time members of Oasis Church in Watonga.  Max is characterized by those who knew him best as “one of a kind.” He will be remembered for his cantankerous, onery nature, sharp wit, generous heart, and tell it like it is directness. Everyone who knew him has a funny Max Clark story. He will most definitely be missed.

Survivors include: his wife, Sandy Clark of the home, Watonga, OK, his children, Brian Douglas Clark and

wife Trisha of Franklin, TN, and Michael Aaron Clark and wife Alison of Watonga, OK, grandchildren,

Graham, Landry, and Miles Clark of Franklin, TN, Maggie, Macie, and Nathan Clark of Watonga, OK,

brother, Mark Clark and wife Faith of Granbury, TX, brother-in-law, Mike Haigler and wife Robbie of

Watonga, OK, nieces Blair Pierce of Granbury, TX, Daynica Johnson of Runaway Bay, TX, Trisha Parker

of Piedmont, OK, and nephews Landon Speed of Piedmont, OK, and Kyle Clark of Granbury, TX, as well

as many other relatives and friends. Max is also survived by his beloved four-legged companion, Sophie.

Max was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Winnie Clark, brother, Alan Dale Clark,

grandparents, Charles and Daisy Clark and Harlan and Mary Griffith.

Viewing: Geary Turner Funeral Home, Sunday 1 PM- 9 PM, Monday 9 AM- 9 PM, Tuesday will be at the Oasis Church in Watonga from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Wednesday from 9:00 am to service time. 

Services: Oasis Church, Watonga, OK, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 2:00 PM

Officiating: Pastor Zac Brack and Pastor Monte Michaelson

Burial: Watonga IOOF Cemetery, Watonga, OK

Services under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK

Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com