Joseph Clark, Sr.

Joseph Reginald Clark, Sr. - 47, departed this life on Friday, July 10, 2026. Joe was a member of the Austin East Class of 1996 and was a premier athlete for Austin East High School. He was a 2x State Champion in the 400-meter yard dash.

 He was preceded in death by his mother Regina (McKinney) Woods; father, Joseph C. Clark; grandfather Buford McKinney Sr., grandmother, Jeanette McKinney; and aunts, Terri (McKinney) Littlejohn and Shelia McKinney. 

 He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Jenna Jordan; children, Reginald Clark, Essence Nail, Davonis Clark, Gedarian Mobley, Javon (Sarah) Clark, Andre (Ciara) Jordan, Zarria Clark, Shannon (Josy)Clark, Kazma Bright, Naveyah Bolden, Jourdyn and Journy Clark; grandchildren, Kezaya Clark, Maliqué Mobley, Massiah Mobley, Xamarien Ranson, Salem and Solani Clark; grandmother, Betty Woods; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends to include bonus children, Josh Russell, Chrisshya Bullock, Nickia Burkes, Irie Burkes; and special friends, Shaunie King and Dee Thomas.  

The family will gather at noon, Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Holston Park, 3300 Holston Hills Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914, for a special balloon release. 

Final arrangements entrusted to Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarniganandson.com.