Clarence Ray Genz
77, a resident of Bugscuffle passed away April 30, 2012 at his home in Bugscuffle. He was born January 24, 1935 in Gresham, Nebraska, the son of Homer Ray and Florence Dickey Genz.
Clarence was born and lived in Gresham, Nebraska until 1951. He moved to the Front Range of Colorado and graduated from Windsor High School in 1952. A dairy farmer for 19 years in the areas of Severance and Pierce Colorado, Clarence retired and moved his family to the beautiful hills of Bugscuffle, Arkansas in 1979. Clarence was employed by the Standard Register Company for 19 years while he and his family farmed, raising cattle and horses. During that time Clarence became involved with the Miniature Horse Club of NWA, showing horses in the 4 state area. Clarence competed nationally with his National Grand Champion horse Midnight. Together they won many championships, earning an induction into the Miniature Horse National Hall of Fame. Midnight has since retired, and still remains a trademark of the C&I Mini Ranch. Clarence was a proud supporter of the West Fork Band and Athletics. An athlete himself, Clarence left a legacy of talented children and grandchildren who have walked the halls of West Fork High School.
Clarence served in the United States Army 3rd Missile, 32nd Artillery from 1958-1964 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and was a member of the West Fork Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Iris Jean Genz; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Ray and Sandra Genz and Jerry Allen and Teresa Genz all of West Fork; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Jean and Larry Medart of West Fork and Cheryl Mae and Shannon Miller of Winslow; one brother, Melvin Dale Genz and his wife, Gerri of Severance, Colorado; one sister, Bonnie Kaluna and her husband, Hub. of Phoeniz, Arizona; eight grandchildren, Brad Genz and his wife Autum, Jarod Medart and his wife Carolyn, Justin Medart, Cody Caudle and his wife Erica, Taylor Genz, Cassy Genz, Logan Genz and Kyleigh Cook; two great grandchildren, Dakota Genz and Karder Caudle; seven step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 1:00 P.M. at West Fork Baptist Church with burial in Bugscuffle Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the West Fork High School Band and Athletics Department 359 School Ave. West Fork, Arkansas 72774.
Pallbearers will be: Ronald Genz, Jerry Genz, Brad Genz, Jarod Medart, Taylor Genz, Logan Genz, Justin Medart, and Cody Caudle.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Larry Medart, Steve Cook, Shannon Miller, Justin Miller, Melvin Genz and Larry Stewart.