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George Clarke Obituary
Clarke, Sr.
July 14, 1946-
July 2, 2018
Columbus, GA- George Allen Clarke, Sr., 71, of Columbus, Georgia, died Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born July 14, 1946 in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late Dr. Morris A. Clarke and Anne Greer Clarke of Columbus, Georgia.
After graduating from Columbus' Spencer High School (Class of 1964) in the Muscogee County School District, George Allen earned a Bachelor's of Arts Degree from Daniel Payne College in Birmingham, Alabama and later earned a Master's Degree from Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. He was the former husband of Mary D. Clarke (deceased). George served as a Middle School Teacher in Birmingham, Alabama and a Counselor for middle and high schools in Columbus, Georgia. A proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Beth Salem Presbyterian Church in Columbus, Georgia, George was also an avid reader, history enthusiast, and extraordinary poet, all of which made him a wonderful storyteller. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family and his remarkable sense of humor always made him a memorable guest.
He is survived by three sons, George Allen Clarke, Jr. and Morris A. Clarke, II, of Birmingham, Alabama, and Wesley Clarke of Savannah, Georgia, five grandchildren, Christian, Cierra, Jordyn, Jada, Geordan, and GeMorris, one brother, Dr. Morris O. Clarke (Dr. Bernice Carter Clarke – deceased) of Fayetteville, Georgia, one brother in law, Dr. Clifton T. Tinsley (Dr. Betty Anne Clarke Tinsley – deceased) of East Point, Georgia, a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
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Kristie Grund
November 26, 2023
I know it has been a while but I have been looking for years. Tonight I found the best teacher I ever had. I always wanted to tell him the impact he had on my life. He helped me through my parent´s divorce. He was more than a teacher, he was a mentor and friend. I wish I could have found him before he passed.
Cynthia Davenport
July 15, 2020
Wesley and I miss you very much, I know you are resting in Heaven.
August 6, 2019
Missing you George, Wesley is so much like you, You would be proud We love you
Cindy
GEORGE CLARKE
August 5, 2019
Not a day goes by without me thinking about you and how you made sure we were educated. I love you pops and we truly miss you. I am very happy you got to meet your grandson Geordan, he always says, I have to make "NANA and Grand daddy proud. Your legacy continues through my son and my nepher GeMorris. ALL LOVE DAD 100
Brenda Augustus
October 5, 2018
Rest In Peace George Allen Clarke. We will miss you dearly. May the peace of God be with The Clarke Family.
Brenda Sneed Augustus & Family
MYRA DORSEY
August 2, 2018
GEORGE was my first cousin and my favorite i will miss him dearly REST IN PEACE GEORGE>
Cynthia Davenport
July 25, 2018
I will miss you my Love. Cindy
Leroy Harrow
July 24, 2018
Rest in Peace My Friend
Linda Gunn
July 23, 2018
I will miss you my friend.
Princess Toney white
July 23, 2018
Sorry you left us. Rest in peace.
Lena Lee
July 23, 2018
Lee family
Edith Oliver-Coleman
July 21, 2018
Sincere sympathy! R.I.P.
Edith Oliver-Coleman
July 21, 2018
Sincere condolences! R.I.P. Edith Oliver-Coleman Columbus, GA
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