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Carroll Cleek Obituary

CLEEK Carroll D. Cleek, 79, of Clintonville, born September 9, 1930, passed away June 9, 2010 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Graduate of Racine High School. He had a distinguished sales career with Columbus Blank Book, National Graphics and Continental Office Supply where he received numerous sales awards. Long-time Realtor with Mary Jane Carr & Associates. He was a talented musician - guitar, mandolin, singer/song-writer - and played with The Olentangy Valley Boys and a weekly drop-in-group. He was instrumental in securing a Veterans Memorial for Racine, Ohio. Member of North Broadway United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, Meigs County Fox Hunters Assoc. Life member and Past-President of Tri-Village Sertoma. Preceded in death by parents Otis and Elizabeth Cleek, sisters Edyth Parsons, Grace Williams and Delcie Proffitt, brothers John and Corbett Cleek, brother-in-law George Charles Foster. Survived by devoted wife of 60 years, Margaret Foster Cleek; daughters, Lori Graves and Heather Minor; son, John Carroll (Jackie) Cleek; grandchildren, Zachary, Vincent and Garrison Graves, Noah, Mason and Maverick Minor; sisters, Belle Raines and Waynita (Charles) Harris; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Jane Carr, Edna "Dee" (Ted) Grindley, Joy Gibson, Miriam (Dale) Compliment, Waid (Shelba) Foster; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the DEYO-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 1578 W. First Ave., Grandview Hts., Sunday 1-4 p.m. Funeral service will be 11 a.m Monday at North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E. North Broadway. Interment Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to North Broadway United Methodist Church. In honor of his kindness, please "pass it on." Online condolences may be made at www.deyodavis.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2010.

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Lenny Gibler

June 13, 2019

Caroll, when they hand you the golden harp, tell them you'll all be happier if they will bring you your mandolin. Play "Golden Slippers" for them. Stars in your crown.

Effie Ferguson

June 15, 2010

My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Carroll was a great friend and gentlemen to work with at Continental Office. He will be missed.

June 14, 2010

Aunt Margie and family,
We were so sad to hear of Uncle Carroll's passing. We were just talking about how great it was for him to meet and play with his fellow musicians each week. Plus, we were so glad that we were able to sit in and listen to the whole group while we were there. Uncle Carroll was a very special man and I'm sure he is still playing his music.
Our love and thoughts are with you.
Ruby and Jack (East Wenatchee, Washington)

Dennis & Cindy Carson

June 14, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Philip Stanfield

June 14, 2010

My prayers go out to Margie and the Cleek family, Carroll was one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life and it was a pleasure knowing him for these past few years.

Noel Osborn

June 14, 2010

Dear Margie,
So sorry to hear of Carroll's passing. You two were such good friends, and we both thought highly of you. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God give you much comfort and strength.
Noel Osborn

June 14, 2010

I will miss the kind welcome and greeting each week that C.C. gave to me at the Mannerchor and then Areopagetica jam sessions. He was always gracious and friendly and loved to play those heartfelt tunes. If there is a heaven I hope the angels have some mandolins and guitars to go along with their harps. Please accept my condolences for the family in this time of grief.
Steven Rendina

Shirley Wade

June 14, 2010

Dear Margie and family, I are so sorry for your loss. I extend my deepest sympathy. Carrol was a very nice person and will be missed by all. You are in my prayers.

Susie and George Petrak

June 13, 2010

To the Cleek Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Carroll's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Carroll was a true professional, a terrific mentor and colleague. I'm so sorry I wont be able to be there in person to honor him one last time.

Edna & Eddie Stobart

June 13, 2010

Dear Margie and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying that the love of those around you will be a comfort to you.

Bette Ervin

June 13, 2010

Dear Margie and family,

We are so sorry to hear of Carroll's passing. It was such a pleasure to know him. What a lovely man. We will remember the fun times at choir parties and singing in church with him.

Bette and Jerry Ervin (Tucson, AZ)

Ryan and Adrielle Van Bibber

June 13, 2010

To the Cleek Family,

We are truly sorry for your loss. We loved hearing Carroll play. He was an amazing musician and a wonderful man. Your family will be in our prayers.

-The Van Bibber Family

Tammy Lewis

June 13, 2010

Dear Heather and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know that you and your Dad had very special relationship. Treasurer the memories you have of him. May God be your strength and strong hold through these days ahead.

Sending you hugs and prayers,

Love ya,

Tammy Lewis

Karen West-Gast

June 12, 2010

To the Cleek Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Carroll was truly one of the nicest men I have ever met. I was blessed to have known him as a neighbor growing up in Clintonville as well as singing with him for several years in the North Broadway Choir. Such a treasure.

Jeanne & Ken Seavers

June 12, 2010

Dear Margie; We will miss Carroll so very much. Our hearts and prayers are truly with you. We will contact you later. Our Love

Kathleen Smith

June 12, 2010

I dropped in with the boys on Thursday nights and loved fiddling with them all. C.C. was my quiet inspiration, encouraging me to follow my instincts and giving me confidence to play what I felt. I am grateful to this friend.

David Fuller

June 12, 2010

Dear Cleek Family,My heart goes out to all of you during these difficult days.My words cant fill the emptiness and sadness you must feel. Carrol brought joy in the lives of others,he will always be missed by many. The world has lost a great champion of life,who was and example for all of us in so many ways. Respectivly, David Fuller

June 11, 2010

I've only come to know CC recently from the bookstore jams on Thursday nights. He was friendly to me and all I saw him interact with. I enjoyed his music. He will be missed.

Mike Powers

Lenny Gibler

June 11, 2010

I've made music with this good and genteel man for more than ten years. I still remember when his bright mandolin appeared among our jamming group. His lights shone very bright and all of us miss him. Our condolences to Margie and his daughters. Hether and my Emily played together when they were little.

June 11, 2010

Margee, Lori, Heather and John

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Chuck and Patty Swick

June 11, 2010

My prayers and deepest thoughts are with you. This world needs more people with his type of class and integrity. Carroll was like a second dad to me and i loved him very much and i will sincerely miss him. He was a great inspiration and always had a story to go along, when tryihg to teach you something. What a husband and father he was, the best period. To Margaret, Lori, John, and heather,Stay strong and keep your head up, you have alot to be proud of and i love all of you. love Charles Scurlock

Roger Warren

June 11, 2010

We've all lost a wonderful, caring friend; a true Christian man. I've enjoyed many years of making music with my good partner in the Olentangy Valley Boys; his wonderful voice and great music will always ring in my ears and heart. See you on the other side!

Don & Kim Wagner

June 11, 2010

We had the pleasure of hearing Carroll play just a few Sundays ago at Maynard UMC. What a memory to treasure...our hearts and prayers go out to all Carroll's family and friends. With deepest sympathy,

Jeff and Ann Silone

June 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed.

Regina Merullo

June 11, 2010

May the Lord wrap his arms around you during this sad time. Love you Heather!

Laura Courtney

June 11, 2010

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carroll was a great gentleman and friend to work with at Continental Office. He will be missed.

Julie Crist

June 11, 2010

I met Carroll in 1982 when I joined Continental Office Products. We worked together until he "retired" and the company was sold. I remember Carroll as the ultimate gentleman. His kindness and softspoken word was always a joy. My condolances, thoughts, and prayers to his wonderful family.

Rebecca Rine

June 11, 2010

My thoughts are with you all as you say goodbye to such a presence in your lives. There is no doubt that he will be missed.

June 11, 2010

Carroll and Margie were perhaps the first friends we made in Clintonville
so many years ago. They always made us feel welcome and listened
with kind hearts during difficult times as well as sharing many moments of true laughter. Our hearts go out to Margie and family.
You will remain uppermost in our prayers for a long time to come.
This is a great sadness and we ask our heavenly Father to comfort you and grant that fond memories will sustain you through the most difficult days.

God bless all of you,
Dr. Patrick & Rebecca Dineen

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