Andrew Paul "Droid" Clark's Obituary
Andrew Paul “Droid” Clark was born November 16th, 1967 in Tucson, Arizona and left this earth May 5th, 2026 at Washington Regional, Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was a 1986 graduate of Fayetteville High School, going on to attend the Southwest School of Broadcasting in Springfield, Missouri. Always quick with a smile, a joke, a kernel of obscure rock trivia and a belly laugh that was contagious. Andrew had a few true loves in life; radio, rock music, the Pittsburgh Steelers, everything Arkansas Razorbacks (especially Razorback Baseball) and his friends who became family to him.
Andrew, or Droid, as he was lovingly known not only by his broad inner circle but by thousands of listeners. It was an adopted moniker that became a part of his persona, not only to his audience, but to those closest to him; it is impossible to separate the two in description of the man himself. He was a force of nature who never fully realized his own impact on those around him or of that husky voice that wafted over local airwaves spanning more than three decades. He began his radio journey in 1987 with Demery Media in the heyday of Fayetteville radio, working his way up and down the dial from 92.1 KKEG to 104.9 The X and back again to the rebranded 98.3 KKEG in the early to mid-2000s. He wasn’t just a deejay, he embodied radio, understood the mechanics of its temperamental technology, behind the scenes magic and perfection of execution. Radio was his passion and he understood it with a skillset that few possess. He played an active role in board op, remotes, promotions, production, operations and integral innerworkings that go into broadcast media. He never failed to go above and beyond and never questioned his role in radio or in life; he was a consummate professional and a genuinely good person.
A Fayetteville son, Andrew was a golden thread in the tapestry of our community. He loved to help others, whether it was an ear to listen or wading into any of the numerous community events he was a part of, he was there selflessly. Andrew was seamlessly at ease playing trivia or QB1 on his favorite bar stool at On the Mark, grilling and chilling at Baum Walker Stadium’s Razorback Hog Pen, announcing musical acts, working at Springfest, pitching in for Toys for Tots or helping countless local charities. This included his tireless work throughout the years with the annual KKEG Canned Food Campout. One of his joys was challenging local listeners to donate Thanksgiving turkeys to our neighbors in need for his birthday; through the years, that act of kindness equated to hundreds of families enjoying a holiday meal that might not have happened otherwise. He not only played a role in his beloved community, he personified the spirit of Fayetteville and he will be greatly missed.
He is proceeded in death by both parents, Edward Paul Clark and Barbara Hampton Clark both of Fayetteville. Survived by a sister, Linda Clark Hamilton of Chicago, Illinois, a brother, Miles Clark of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2 nephews, 2 nieces and 3 grand nieces. Andrew also leaves behind a multitude of friends and “framily”, including his Northwest Arkansas Radio family, as well as the On the Mark, Arkansas Razorback Hog Pen and 7:30-8 families.
An upcoming celebration of life to honor him is planned for later in the month.
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