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Russell Clarke Obituary


  
RUSSELL CLARKE "Bo"  
Departed this life on December 2, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife Elaine; sons, Russell (Cynthia), Carl (Lucretia); daughters, Vivian Crittenden (David), Aaronyce Trimble; brothers, Alfred, Lawrence and Harold (Minto); eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 8 from 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at POPE FUNERAL HOMES FORESTVILLE CHAPEL, 5538 Marlboro Pike. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 7, 2010.

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December 13, 2010

To the family of Bo Clark...our deepest sympathy.

From the family of the late Ernest "Flash" Gordon

Michael Wall

December 8, 2010

To the Family,
My heart goes out to you all. May God bless you all and keep you in his loving care. Know that our lost is heaven's gain, and the love Big Bo has shown to his family will be remembered for generations to come. much love always Bo, Cynthia, and family.

Margaret "Kanika" Allmond

December 7, 2010

To My Dear Friend Aaronyce & Elaine Bo Vivian & Carl

I was saddened by the news of your husband's/father's death. My sincere condolences to you all. It seems just like yesterday when we were just teens having fun and your father was always so kind. Such loving memories will be with you all for a lifetime. May God's Peace Comfort each of you during this time of bereavement. Love,

Sheila Joseph

December 7, 2010

Elaine Peace Love and conformt are my wish for you and your children. Your husband Bo was always nice to me and my sons and if there is anything we can do for you please let us know.

The Children of the late Helen Smallwood Robert,Dwayne,Velvet,Lynda and Jamie

December 7, 2010

To the Clarke family
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. My family deepest sympathy is with your family at this time.

Lynda

December 7, 2010

To Bo,
If I could give you one thing in life, it would be the ability to see yourself as others saw you, than you would realize what a truly special person you were.

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