Bruce Clark

Bayley

Bruce Clark Bayley, 67, of Gravette, Arkansas, passed away on March 12, 2025. He was born on November 13, 1957, and spent his entire life in Gravette, a place he cherished deeply.

Bruce graduated from Gravette High School in 1976, where he excelled in football, basketball, and golf. He was captain for multiple years in football and basketball. Bruce was also the state runner-up in two-man golf in1974, and the state champion with Robert Hatfield in 1975. It is hard to believe while excelling in all these sports, he also dropped into the state tennis tournament in 1975 and was the state runner-up. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Arkansas in 1980. He started his career with Peterson Farms, where he went on to become the Sales Manager.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Virginia Bayley. He is survived by his loving wife, Alicia Bayley; his daughters, Morgan Bayley and Jessica Bayley; his sister, Linda Ratzlaff; nieces, Leslie Lyons, Lynsey Reynolds and great niece Grace Lyons; great nephews, Jackson Lyons, Grayson Reynolds, and Griffyn Reynolds. He also shared a special bond with his beloved dog, Ellie, and his grand-dog, Miller.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, he was a devoted supporter of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Beyond his love for sports, Bruce found great joy in spending time at the lake and playing golf. His warm personality and welcoming nature made everyone feel at home in his presence. His girls were the center of his world, he did anything and everything for them.

Visitation will be held on Sunday March 16, 2025 from 2-4pm at Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, MO with celebration of life to immediately follow. A burial will be held at Bethel Cemetery in Gravette, AR on March 17, 2025 at 10am.  Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Rex Shriner, Mike Brown, Jeff Coffee, David Wiseman, Rick Pollreis and Nick Lyons with Bill Eldred, Mitchell Wilber and Lee Allum serving as honorary.  Memorials are being directed to Gravette Bright Futures Program c/o the funeral home.