Thomas Ellis Clark was born on June 3, 1950 in Springfield, Mo. His passions were music and family. Tom was baptized and a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. He is preceded in death by his daughter Jody and his older brother Wally. He is survived by his son Tom and his wife Chanda and their children Tristen, Noah and MacKenzie Ann of Republic; his parents Adeline Clark DeWitt and Walter and Colleen Clark; his two sisters, Carolyn and husband Mark Wilson and sons, and Stephanie and younger brother Mark, all of Springfield. His twin brother Jim and his wife Peggy and family reside in Texas; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews will mourn his loss. The last several years Tom resided in Licking, Mo. where he had many wonderful friends. He played guitar and sang at churches every chance he got. Thank you Rhonda, Barbara, Mike and Diane for watching over our Tommy. Visitation will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home South Friday, November 6, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home South Saturday, November 7 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery.