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Julian Wright Clarkson
Julian Wright Clarkson died on May 8, 2011 at Summit Place, Charlotte, NC. He was born on July 22, 1923 in Petersburg, VA to James Wright Clarkson and Caroline Davis Clarkson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 40 years, Lauriston Hardin Clarkson.
He is survived by four children, daughter, Carol Soret Cope and husband, Gerald B. Cope, Jr. of Coral Gables, FL; son, Julian Wright Clarkson, Jr. and wife, Eileen Corley Clarkson, of Charlotte; daughter, Virginia Clarkson Woodruff and husband, Ronald Harrison Woodruff, of Wilmington, NC; and daughter, Mary Clarkson Mabe, and husband, David Robert Mabe, of Charlotte; and five grandchildren, Caroline Allison Soret; Kyle Hardin Woodruff and wife, Katheryn Cella Woodruff; Megan Woodruff Byerly and husband, Brandon Scott Byerly; Lauriston Elaine Mabe; Robert Julian Mabe; and Cara Lynn Clarkson. In addition, he is survived by his dear friend and companion of 18 years, Ruby Craig Wingate, and her family.
Mr. Clarkson was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church of Charlotte. He served as Regional Vice President of Province Four of the Episcopal Church for the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. He was active in Kairos of SC prison ministry at Kershaw Correctional Institution, where he served on numerous teams over the past twenty years.
Mr. Clarkson attended Christ Church School and the University of Virginia. He served in the US Navy from 1943-1946. He graduated from the University of Richmond with a BS in Business Administration. Mr. Clarkson retired from Formosa Plastics Corporation. He was active in the Society of Plastics Engineers, holding a number of leadership positions including President of Virginia-Carolinas Section. He was a member of the Oasis Shriners, Charlotte, NC, and The American Legion.
The family would like to express their thanks to Summit Place of South Park and Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region for the kindness shown Mr. Clarkson and his family in the last months of Mr. Clarkson's life, and their undying gratitude to Ruby Wingate for her steadfast love and care.
A funeral service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm, with The Rev. Lisa Saunders officiating. The family will receive friends and family at the church following the service. A graveside service will follow at a later date at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA, where his parents are buried.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts be given to Christ Episcopal Church, 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28207; Kairos of SC, PO Box 6211, Columbia, SC 29260; or Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
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Published by Charlotte Observer on May 10, 2011.

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Cindi Davies

May 20, 2011

To Julian's family,
My name is Cindi Davies. I work for the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. I met your father through the Brotherhood. I loved him, his spirit and his love of Jesus. He is one of the people you meet in your life that makes an impression on you that lasts a life time. I know he will be missed but he is with Jesus now.
God bless!!

june hamilton

May 17, 2011

i met julian through my aunt ruby wingate several years ago. always enjoyed our conversations about golf and his working career with formosa.

Suzy Stidham

May 10, 2011

Wright, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I remember meeting your parents many many years ago, when you and I went by their home. My mom and dad, and step-dad are all gone, and I know how it feels. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.

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