Jack Edwin

Clingan

Jack Edwin Clingan son of the late Susie Cunningham Clingan and Lyman C. Clingan was born in Willow Springs, Missouri, on February 11, 1928. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri on June 8, 2016, at the age of 88.

On May 3, 1989 in Reno, Nevada, Jack was united in marriage to Joyce Carter. Jack was the Executive Director of Big Spring Medical Association from 1980 until 2002. He was a member of the Ellington First Baptist Church and the Missouri Football Hall of Fame. Jack raised quarter horses; he enjoyed team penning, rodeos, bull riding and attending horse shows. Jack was an avid football fan, he played as well as coached.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Eugene Clingan.

Jack is survived by his wife Joyce Clingan of Ellington, Missouri, one son, Steven Clingan and wife Carolea of Springfield, Missouri, one daughter, Rebecca Tidlund and husband Russ of Springfield, Missouri, one step-son, DeWayne Phelps and wife Manuela of Rolla, Missouri, six grandchildren, Rob Simmons of Springfield, Missouri, Casey Jack Clingan of Springfield, Missouri, Cassidy Clingan of Springfield, Missouri, David Phelps of Paducah, Kentucky, Kevin Phelps and fiancé Grace of Nashville, Tennessee, and Jamie Phelps of Columbia, Missouri. Jack will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will deeply mourn his passing.

Memorial Service will be held June 17th 2 PM at the Ellington First Baptist Church multipurpose building.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri