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Joseph Bernard Clarke

FUNERAL HOME

James A. Dyal Funeral Home

303 S. Main Street

Summerville, South Carolina

Joseph Clarke Obituary

Joseph Bernard Clarke SUMMERVILLE - Joseph Bernard Clarke, 78, of Summerville, husband of Gloria Jean (Cochran) Clarke, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Summerville Medical Center. Friends and family may call at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 11001 Dorchester Road, Summerville on Monday December 28, 2015 from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock PM. Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 11 o'clock AM. Entombment will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens Mausoleum, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Joe was born on June 26, 1937 in Washington, DC son of the late Bernard L. Clarke and Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Clarke. He was a retired veteran of the United States Navy where he served for 23 years. He enjoyed working in the church and loved traveling. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Assembly and a member of The Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was also a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Surviving in addition to his wife Gloria are: one son: Kenneth James Clarke (Jennifer ) of Lafayette, IN; one daughter: Kimberly Denise Clarke of Charleston; two grandchildren: Evan Gregory Clarke and Emily Elizabeth Clarke; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Theresa Kreitzer. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church, "Building Fund", 11001 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 24 to Dec. 25, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Clarke

15 Entries

Barbara Cox

December 31, 2015

Jean, so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. It was a pleasure and honor to have known him......I willkeep him, you and all of your family in my prayers..... Barb Cox

Jan Moore

December 29, 2015

Kimberly and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

MARYELLEN RASH-BUDD

December 28, 2015

MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW AND MAY YOU FIND COMFORT KNOWING HE WILL LIVE ON IN ETERNITY.

Sheila and Don Myrick

December 28, 2015

Joe will be missed by all that know both him and Jean. We met through one of his passions, travel, and became good friends, family by choice. We had many experiences together that we couldn't forget if we had tried to. Rest in peace Joe knowing that it has been a pleasure and a privilege to hav.e you and Jean in our lives.

Natasha Roberts

December 28, 2015

When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. I extend my most sincere condolences to you.

Brenda Mussat-Elliott

December 27, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Donna & Ken Mich

December 27, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Stephanie Bruen

December 27, 2015

Kim, Craig, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We pray God's peace and comfort for your family.

The Bruen Family

Brenda Peters

December 27, 2015

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, KC. I am so very sorry for your loss.

December 26, 2015

I will keep you and the family in my prayers. I'm sorry for your loss - he will be missed by his family and friends.
Janet Krug, Tucson, AZ

Mike & Kathy Plachcinski

December 26, 2015

Prayers to you and your family. May you be surrounded by wonderful memories and love.

Colleen Opalka

December 26, 2015

Scott, Rachel, Matthew and I are praying for you all. It was a pleasure to meet Joe, and I feel like I knew him so well because of Kim's stories about him over the past many, many years. He clearly was a man who brought tremendous joy to others. My family will continue to pray and keep all of you in our thoughts.

Margie Elrod

December 25, 2015

Jean, Joe was such a sweet man and I enjoyed the many tours of which I traveled with the two of you. He will be missed by many.

Faust Family

December 25, 2015

Dear Mrs. Clarke, we read of Joe's death and wanted to express our sympathy to all of you. He touched many lives and will be thought of often. May your prayers bring you and your family the peace of God that goes beyond all human thinking to guard your hearts. (Philippians 4:6,7) Our sincere condolence to all of you.

December 25, 2015

Our condolence to Jean, Kim, Kenny and the grand children. Joe was a great neighbor and very close friend. He will be greatly missed.
Don and Charlotte Wagaman

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