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Charles Edward Clarke

1927 - 2015

Charles Edward Clarke

1927 - 2015

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1927

DIED

2015

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Washington and Lee University

Charles Clarke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 1, 2016.

Charles Edward Clarke died December 28th, 2015. He was born in Washington, D.C. November 13th, 1927 and was a resident of Arlington, VA throughout his life.
Mr. Clarke graduated Washington and Lee High School in 1945. He attended Colorado University briefly. Then enlisting in the U.S. Air Force WWII. He served in the Aleutian Islands as a meteorologist.
Upon military discharge he was employed 70 years at De Lashmutt and Associates surveying firm, retiring in 2014.
Charles is predeceased by parents Norman Samuel (Alice Ma Field) Clarke, Sister, Mary Alice Clarke, Middle and Brother, Maurice Raymond Clarke.
He is survived by his eldest brother, Robert Norman (Ida Anne) Clarke of Blue Ridge, GA, Brother-in-Law Herbert Jake (Dee) Middle of Arlington, VA and Numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Visitation is January 4th, 2016 from 1:00-2:30 at Murphy Funeral Home, Wilson Blvd. Graveside service, 3:00 PM at Columbia, Rev. Kathleen Moore Officiant. Rather than flowers, The Family suggests contribution be made to 1st Christian Church of Falls Church, 6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22044, Or The Charity of Choice.

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January 4, 2016

Rose Nolan posted to the memorial.

January 3, 2016

Amy Clarke Deihl posted to the memorial.

January 1, 2016

Margaret Clarke-Price posted to the memorial.

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Rose Nolan

January 4, 2016

Mr. Clarke was our lovely, caring neighbor for over 30 years on 32nd Street. I always enjoyed our conversations; he was so intelligent. Every year he offered me lilac blooms from his yard because he knew I loved them. I will miss his caring presence on our street. We send our sympathies to his family.

Amy Clarke Deihl

January 3, 2016

Rest in Peace Uncle Charlie...always kind and patient, especially when all the cousins were there and we would accidentally let the dog escape the yard! Always remember him on the riding lawnmower keeping the yard looking nice so we could play croquet, and washing his car. He always had a big smile for us. Thank you for your service to our country, and taking care of Grandma Clarke. God bless!

Margaret Clarke-Price

January 1, 2016

I will miss my uncle charlie, one memory I have is Charlie and his riding lawn mower. He was an exceptional human being and always took care of grandma Clarke. Rest in peace, love you.