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HAROLD CLARKSON

GODFREY — Harold Lloyd Clarkson, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton.

Born March 2, 1925, in Nortonville, Ill., he was the son of Juddie and Lillie (Reynolds) Clarkson.

Harold served honorably in World War II in the Navy Seabees Pacific Theatre. He owned a service station in Alton for many years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Piasa Masonic Lodge 27, and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1308.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bette Anne (Seymour) Clarkson, his three children, Harold Kenton Clarkson and his wife Gail Hutchinson of Jerseyville, Cinda Christine Loesch and her husband Finley Loesch of Godfrey, and Richard Mark Clarkson and his wife Joan Prulidge of Alton, two grandchildren, Matthew Loesch of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Megan Sumpter and her husband Joe Sumpter of Godfrey, and two sisters, Opal Negus of Jacksonville, Ill., and Dorothy Keplinger of Pueblo, Colo.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and six sisters.

Visitation will be from 9 until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend Andre' Dobson will officiate. Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park with full military honors by the VFW Post 1308.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church in Alton.

Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Telegraph from May 28 to May 30, 2014.
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So sorry for your loss.
Jeanne Mueller Nelson

June 4, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Kent and his family for the loss of a wonderful husband and father. Kent, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing and may God give you and your family comfort during this time of mourning.

Frankie Sutera

June 4, 2014

I have many fond memories of the Clarkson family & so much time spent in your home. Peace be with you in your time of loss.

Jody Kirbach

June 4, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss.

Mike Drake

May 29, 2014

Putting your family in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Judy & Jim clark

Judy & Jim CLARK

May 28, 2014

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