Clokey, Donald
1933 - 2018
Reverend Donald Campbell Clokey, 85, of Newark, Ohio died Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was born July 19, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He was the son of the late Frank Campbell and Sara Montgomery Clokey. Donald received degrees from Carlton College (undergrad), Union Seminary (Masters of Divinity) and The Ohio State University (Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling). Donald was a retired minister having served congregations in Glens Falls, NY; Cleveland, Westerville, South Salem, Bainbridge, and Newark, Ohio. He led his congregations with an emphasis on community involvement and inclusion of all. Donald also retired from many years of service as a licensed professional counselor. He worked at the Madison County Mental Health Center, and the Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Centers in Chillicothe and Washington Courthouse, Ohio. Prior to retirement, Don taught in the Human Services Technology program at Ohio University – Chillicothe Branch and in the Ohio University program for the incarcerated. Additionally, Donald worked tirelessly with the Civil Rights movement including projects with Martin Luther King Jr. Reverend Clokey is survived by his wife, Judy Clokey; his daughters, Janet (Jay) Neuhaus, Karen (Kenny) Stiles, and Leeann (Mark) Funston; and his son, Tyler (Kathy) Clokey. He was blessed with nine grandchildren, Kaleigh (John), Cara, Cammeron (Jamie) and Connor Clokey, Jamie, Courtney, and Sara Stiles, Caitlin (Justin) Almodovar and Taylor Clokey. He also had three great grandchildren, Tannyn, Davie and Eden. Also surviving is his first wife, Judith M. Clokey; and brother and best friend, Dr. Richard "Dick" Clokey. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2p.m. at Woodside Presbyterian Church, 295 Woods Ave., Newark, Ohio 43055. A celebration of life reception will immediately follow in the Friendship Center at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodside Presbyterian Church.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2018.

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Barbara Blair

January 26, 2019

As children, I was Don & Dick's "Honorary sister" (whether they liked it or not!) because I loved their parents so much. This week I have been re-reading letters from all four Clokeys....as I corresponded with Sara & Cam until they passed on. (I have always continued to talk with Sara in my mind.) Reading the letters again caused me to google my honorary brothers and that is how I have just learned this sad news. Don had such incredible parents....and they were so proud of him....it's only natural that he was able to give so much love and light to others his entire life.
Much love to each of his family.

Judy Rheinscheld

November 25, 2018

My sincerest condolences to Don's loved ones. I worked with Don for about 25 years at both Madison County MHC and SPVMHC. He was a mentor to me when I was a student and a co-worker. His patient and accepting attitude made it easy to learn from him. His support and encouragement made me a better employee and a better
a better person. He will be missed.
Judy Rheinscheld

Marcia Bond

November 18, 2018

Don Clokey is a gift of love and llight.HisChrist light inspired and Healed many . He loved Eastertime and Lo He is risen and with us in oneness and etereternity!
Let us give thanks and rejoice and remember all he shared with us in this lifetime.Celebrate his rise to join those who have risen before him . I know there is quite a celebration going on.
It has been Forty plus years since I have seen Don and his family yet I have always felt the oneness of having gathered together iit love, fun, good times and a few not so good times. Love is the way we walk in gratitude love heals
Let there be Peace on earth and lt begin with us.
Thank you Don for was shared.
Marcia Bond and family.

Stephanie Hughes

November 17, 2018

So sorry for your loss. He touched many lives. Thoughtx and Prayers with you all.

Don and I in a Christmas Eve service recreating the writing of "Silent Night"

Alan Tangey

November 17, 2018

My heartfelt sympathy to Judy and the Clokey family. My time with Don was some of the most enjoyable of my life. More than just my pastor, he was very honestly a true friend. I always enjoyed working special programs with him, like Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday services, that brought life to their message other than a standard sermon. He will be missed by his extensive communities.

Karen Bond

November 17, 2018

So many wonderful memories of our family with yours as well as at church in Westerville. Much love

Kim Arnott

November 17, 2018

Janet, I'm so sorry. Love and prayers to you and you're family.

November 17, 2018

The obituary was beautifully written, conveying what a full, rich personal & professional life Donald Clokey had. We're sending the family our sincere condolences. May the memories you have & share with one another help sustain you in your grief.
Much love & blessings from David & Karen Alavi

Mark McBane

November 16, 2018

My deepest condolences. Your father was the kindest, most gentle man I ever knew. He lit up the room whenever he walked in. His laugh was infectious. He will be missed. Prayers to all of the Clokey's. He continues to live in all who knew him.

November 16, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. He will make you firm. He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you. 1 Peter 5:10

a loved one

Sent Flowers

November 16, 2018

You are not really gone....you live on in all the people whose lives you touched. So sorry to be far away but my thoughts are with all who are grieving and I know there are many

Mary K & Steve and all the Dennisons

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