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Joel Clarke Obituary
Savannah, Ga- Joel Hurt "Bud" Clarke of Savannah, Georgia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 9, 2012 at home.
He was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1949 in Miami, FL. He is predeceased by his parents, Ann Hurt Clarke of Columbus, GA and Hagood Clarke, Jr. of Plantation, FL. He grew up in Columbus, GA and was a 1968 graduate of The Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. Mr. Clarke graduated from the University of Georgia where he was a member of the SAE Fraternity. He worked in the shipping industry for 35 years as a dry cargo broker and was the founder of Chartering Services, Inc. He was a faithful member of Savannah Christian Church and a member of the Savannah Yacht Club.
Surviving are his loving wife Carol, and daughter, Ann Hurt Clarke, the joys of his life; his siblings, Hagood Clarke, III (GeeGee) of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Ann Rutherford Clarke of Tunnel Hill, GA, Virginia Clarke Green (Tom) of Fort Valley, GA, and Middleton Clarke of Clarkesville, GA. His nieces, who adored their "Uncle Bud", "Monkey Boy", Genevieve Niles (Chris) of Fort Lauderdale, Jennifer Adkins (Dave) of Edwards, CO, Bright Carter (Alan) of Lexington, NC and Emily Bourne of New York City; his devoted friends, Margaret Herrin of Tunnel Hill, GA and Belinda Hostetter of Savannah .
The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2012 at Savannah Christian Church, Henderson Campus. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. On Wednesday, November 14, at 2:00 p.m., a graveside service will be held at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta. Prior to the graveside service, a visitation will be held at H.M. Patterson Funeral Home, Spring Street Chapel from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the workers and staff of Hospice Savannah. Their compassionate care is greatly appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Savannah Christian Church Lighthouse Ministries, 55 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Memories and Condolences
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Nelia Schomburg Partaqin
November 14, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Bud had such a sweet soul.I know he will be missed.
Georgia Roose
November 14, 2012
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
your neighbor, Beverly
November 14, 2012
Prayerfully thinking of all of you during this sorrowful time.(John 6:40)
Linda Pope Kelley
November 13, 2012
I was so sad to hear about Bud. I didn't know that he was sick. For some reason I thought of him last week on my walk. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Shirley G.
November 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
EG
November 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
EG
November 12, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
G. Johnson
November 12, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
P Sharpe ( Isaiah 12:2 )
November 12, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheriel Veader
November 12, 2012
Virginia, I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's death. May God be with you and give you and your family peace during this difficult time-Love you.
November 12, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Office of Mark N. Dye, D.M.D.
November 11, 2012
To Carol and family so sorry to see Buds death in the news he will be missed very much at Larrys Restauart by all God Bless all of yall
Mary K Hohnerlein
Nancy Childs
November 11, 2012
To all of the Clarke family,
I have had you in my thoughts and prayers since I spoke with Virginia about four weeks ago as she was preparing to travel to Savannah. Hold onto your memories and each other especially during the coming week. Love to all of you.
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