Chris'darrius Ja'quan Clark affectionately known as Jay, and CJ, was born to Terkeitha Burton Moore and Christopher Juan Clark on May 6, 1996 in Vance County.  He attended Oak Level United Church of Christ in Manson NC.

Chris'darrius attended Northern Vance High School (NVHS) in Henderson NC.  Chris'darrius received numerous awards in his school and college. He graduated in the Class of 2014 in the top 10 percentile. He was elected to be a grand marshal for the commencement services for the previous graduating class at Northern Vance High School.  After high school, he attended the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) where he was also in the top ten percent of his class. He graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Finance. While attending the (UNCP), he served in many leadership capacities. In addition, Chris'darrius was very active in his community with regards to his Community and Civic Involvement.  He was a member of the UNCP Black History Club, the UNCP Track Team and ENACTUS, which focused on Business and Community Service and he served as a Residence Hall Counselor during the Fall of 2017. Chris'darrius also attended the Resume Writing Summit at Penn State University in efforts to continually improve himself as a man.

While enrolled in college he was graced with his Mentor, Mr. Dennis Snead who helped in guiding him throughout his educational and career path. Mr. Snead shadowed his life until his untimely passing. Chris'darrius loved to dance, rap, educate, dress, and be around his family. He was an avid sports fan of the Carolina Panthers! His special hobbies included: drawing portraits, realistic pieces, martial arts (black belt), composing Hip Hop songs as well as reading philosophical/ conspiracy literature and playing chess.

Chris'darrius won 1st Runner up in Mr. Black NC 2018 Pageant representing Mr Black Henderson 2018 where he spoke on the platform of his professional development topic "Financial Literacy (From Disparity to Equality)".  This topic provided financial literacy to adolescents with his hometown of Henderson, NC. The areas of focus were Interest Rates, Savings Accounts, Stock, Credit, and with applications of and implication toward Financial Equality. Also, Chris'darrius won the Talent Award in the pageant by captivating the whole audience with his original performance of Self Reflection: Misconception of a Young Black Man. Chris'darrius was named as a semi- finalist in the 2018 Spectacular Magazine Emerging Leader of the year.

Chris'darrius truly loved working and living his life to the fullest. Chris'darrius worked at Food Lion throughout his high school years, and when he was home on college breaks, Chris'darrius was employed at Steak and Shake. Upon graduation, Chris'darrius started his career with Enterprise Car Rental and served as the Office Manager in Henderson, NC.  He later became a licensed agent with the American Income Life Insurance Company. Later, Chris'darrius decided he wanted to change careers. He was currently employed with Mako Medical as Production Lab Tech in Henderson NC.

Chris'darrius lived by two mottos, "Obstacles Become Opportunities Under My Watch" as it relates to his personal growth and "Each One, Teach One" as it relates to the impact that Chris'darrius aspired to have on others!

Chris'darrius was preceded in death by his father Christopher J. Clark.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Terkeitha "Keyta" Burton Moore; his step-father, Walter "Mont" Moore of Warrenton, NC; two brothers; Christian Clark and Desmon Clark both of Henderson, NC; his great-grandmother, Lora Helen Henderson of Drewry, NC; his grandparents that reared him, Deloris Henderson (William), Will Mcknight Jr., Brenda Clark Branche (Tommie) and Womack Bullock all of Henderson, NC; extended grandparents, Shirley Thomas (Isiah) of Durham, NC; five aunts, Charlene Henderson (Lozenzo) of Drewry, NC, Renardo Hayes (Jeff),  Brandie Burton, Tiffany Burton all of Henderson, NC and Tameka Clark (Mame); two uncles, James Ragland (Telia) of Raleigh, NC and Aunray Bullock of Charlotte, NC. In addition, Chris'darrius leaves his loving girlfriend of the home, Monashia Henderson of Henderson, NC; his godfather, Christopher Sr. of Henderson, NC, his godmother, Vasiety Henderson, of Littleton, NC; two godbrothers, Tederal Harris, Jr. of Henderson, NC and Trey Bullock of Harrisburg, PA; special cousins, Shunta Henderson, Jaron Hargrove, Shamarria Bullock, Damarrise Branch and a host of step siblings, cousins, extended family and friends.

Viewing will be held at Baskerville Funeral Home Chapel, 104 S. Chestnut Street in Henderson, North Carolina on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from noon to 6:00 p.m.

Service will be held at Vance Granville Community College Civic Center at 200 Community College Road, Henderson, North Carolina on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Remember to follow state and CDC guidelines to practice social distancing of six feet along with face covering and good handwashing.

Baskerville Funeral Home, LLC is honored to serve The Clark and Moore Family and words of comfort may be shared at www.baskervillefuneralhomellc.com