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Charles Clarke – Obituary

Charles Clarke, 82, a resident of rural Vienna, IL, passed away Friday evening, April 11, 2014, at 11:17 PM at the Harrisburg Medical Center.

Charles was born September 18, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois.  He was the son of Raymond & Emily (Arcaro) Clarke.

Charles is survived by: his children – Dennis (Debbie) Clarke of Naperville, IL and Tammy Boss (Al Christy) of Vienna, IL; 5 grandchildren – Tina, Holly, Jay, Melissa, and Bobby; 6 great grandchildren – Thomas, Christina, Joann, Hannah, Veda, and Jackson; 4 brothers – Johnny, Bobby, Jimmy, and Frank “Butch” Clarke; and a sister – Charlotte Bailey.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife – Beulah “Boots” Arbuckle Clarke and 2 brothers – Ray and Ronnie Clarke.

Charles was employed as a carpenter.  He is remembered, however, as a “jack of all trades.”  Charles enjoyed fishing.  As a skilled craftsman, he also enjoyed building birdhouses and constructing western-style cowboy lawn figurines. Charles was of the Catholic faith.

In accordance with Charles’ wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

To share a memory of Charles or to leave an online message of condolence for his family, please visit www.baileyfh.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.