Darryl Clark was born on August 9, 1956, in East St. Louis, Illinois to Leon and Essie Mae Clark.

Darryl resided in the Goose Hill area and attended the East St. Louis Public Schools.

Darryl confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized. He later attended Friendship Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Leon Sims, who was a dear friend of his.

Darryl "Main" was the baby of nine siblings. Darryl loved to spend time with his family and friends, play cards, and talk noise. In Darryl's early years of adulthood, he enjoyed boxing and was proud of it. Darryl was employed at Tyson Foods for many years.

Darryl believed in God no matter what he faced. His main saying in his final days was, "I'm in pain, but God got me." And God carried him until he graduated to his heavenly home on Friday, July 17, 2026,at 4:01 p.m., to join his parents and siblings: James Hunt, Keith Clark, Anthony Robinson, Gilbert Clark, Eavon Clark, Linetta Cotton, and Carla Dunn.

Darryl leaves to cherish his memory his sister, MaryAnn (Pierre) Floore; his aunt, Genola Gaddis; his brother-in-law, Allen; his sister-in-law, Gladys Hunt; a special great-nephew, E'Mond Shepherd; and several nephews and nieces whom he talked about occasionally: Kevin Clark, Sr., Maurice (Stacy) Clark, Anthony (Alicia) Paulette, Myron (Lantranette) Floore, Larry Clark, Lowell Clark, Victoria & Inez Williams, Chontell Clark, James Bradley, and Theotric (Karyn) Hunt; and great-nieces, Brittney Jackson, Latoya Jackson, and Jahnelle Tilman. Along with a host of othe rnieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and the Goose Hill & Mosley family.