Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Jul 19, 1932 - Jun 18, 2017
Shirley and family,
So many memories of times spent with both of you in Illinois and Arkansas. I will always remember your kindness. Blessings to you and your family.
Isabelita Klein
July 26, 2018 | Fountain Hills, AZ | Friend
Dr. Scott & Family: Our deepest condolences in the loss of your father. May your memories be cherished in the days ahead.
Keith & Tracy Green
June 22, 2017 | Charleston, IL
My deepest condolences to Roger's family. He was knowledgeable on a wide spectrum of subjects (I did not know about his pipeblowing). Roger was serious about his bridge game at lunch time and was a fun guy to play with and against. He had a full life. I was lucky to get some jewlry stones he made as well. RIP, Roger!
Linda Lin-Yu
June 21, 2017 | Naperville, IL
Linda,
So sorry to hear about your dad. It's very odd that I was just thinking about you and your father yesterday. I was remembering my diamond bracelet I got through him and your wedding.
Please give my condolences to your mom on my behalf also. I hope all things are well with you.
Cindy Soderquist
June 21, 2017 | Crest Hill, IL
Shirley, we are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed having you and Roger as neighbors in the Village. You were the first to greet us. You and your family are in our prayers. Bill & Gail Ashmore
Bill & Gail Ashmore
June 20, 2017 | Hot Springs Village, AR
CHARLESTON, IL – Roger Williams Clarke, age 84 of Charleston and formerly of Naperville, Illinois and Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Arbor Rose in Charleston. There will be no services held locally. In lieu of flowers, thoughtful donations in his honor may be made to the Charleston School District Helping Hands Program. Gifts may be mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Roger was born July 19, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of three sons born to the late Robert and Dorothy (Williams) Clarke. He married Shirley Forsythe on May 19, 1956 in Downers Grove, Illinois and they have celebrated 61 years of marriage. In addition to his wife Shirley, left to cherish his memory are three children, Scott Clarke and wife Amy of Charleston, Linda Wilkins and husband Jeffrey of Naperville, Illinois and Shawn Clarke and wife Michelle of Hoffman Estates, Illinois; six grandchildren, triplets Amanda, Kyle and Taylor Wilkins, and Alivia, Lillian and Cooper Clarke. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Curtis Clarke.
Roger was a systems analyst for Nalco Chemical in Naperville, Illinois for more than 25 years prior to retiring. He was a longtime bagpiper and a member of the Grove City Band; and was in the company of other serious coin collectors affiliated with the American Numismatic Society.
Roger was an avid golfer, a hobby he shared with Shirley, and had achieved the rank of a master bridge player. He enjoyed interacting socially and made friends easily. When it came to children he was generous to a fault and was always quite charitable when giving to organizations assisting children.
Roger will be missed by his family and friends who will cherish and embrace their many fond and loving memories.
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