Clyman Edward Izard Jr.

CLYMAN EDWARD IZARD JUNIOR, 83, died Oct. 29, 2012 in Little Rock. He leaves his best friend, Ed Holland; his brother, John Dicken Izard and wife, Susan; his nieces and nephews, Bethany and Sarah Izard, Amanda Izard Burke, Boyd and Mark Blackwood, Betsy Willis, and their spouses. He was a great-uncle (and great-great-uncle) to their children and grandchildren. Clyman was born Sept. 4, 1929 in Van Buren, Ark., to Bessie Maud Dicken Izard and Clyman Edward Izard Senior, who predeceased him, as did his sister, Betty Boyd Blackwood. Always noted for his intelligence, Clyman graduated valedictorian of his Van Buren High School class. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas, served in the Army, and then obtained a law degree from the University in 1953. Again, he graduated at the top of his class. Clyman served as an Arkansas Supreme Court clerk and was later employed as longtime legal counsel for National Old Line Insurance. In his 50s, Clyman returned to college for a master's degree in substance abuse counseling, completely changing his own life and the lives of many of his patients. A well-read, cultured southern gentleman, Clyman's lively wit made him an A-list dinner and party guest. He was truly unique and will be greatly missed. There will be a memorial gathering for Clyman from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock. He will be interred in Van Buren, Ark. Arrangements done by Ruebel Funeral Home www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.