Obituary for Louis "Donnie" Clarke
Louis Donnie Clarke, age 72, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was born in Mulch, Virginia, on May 16, 1950, to Louis Calvin and Alde Wilkins Clarke. Donnie was an Automotive Mechanic initially working for Self Motor Co. before forming the family business, L C Clarke & Sons, with his father.
Donnie loved classic cars and was a huge Redskins and Yankees fan. He enjoyed watching classic westerns and wrestling. Donnie grew a wonderful vegetable garden each year and loved to share the bounty. He was a great storyteller with a big heart. Every night he would visit with his friends and check up on them. The people in his life were very dear to him and he will be dearly missed by many.
Donnie is survived by his brother, John Douglas Clarke, Sr; his sister, Bettie Dale Musso; nephews, Greg Gruner (Terry) and John D. Clarke, Jr. (Terri); great-nephew, Liam Gruner; great-niece, Maggie Clarke; and his best friend, Melvin Headley.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law, Trevor Musso; and his niece, Angie Clarke.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Oakland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dick Lahey officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in loving memory of Donnie, to Oakland United Methodist Church, c/o Barbara Jones, P. O. Box 133, Farnham, VA 22460.
Donnie loved classic cars and was a huge Redskins and Yankees fan. He enjoyed watching classic westerns and wrestling. Donnie grew a wonderful vegetable garden each year and loved to share the bounty. He was a great storyteller with a big heart. Every night he would visit with his friends and check up on them. The people in his life were very dear to him and he will be dearly missed by many.
Donnie is survived by his brother, John Douglas Clarke, Sr; his sister, Bettie Dale Musso; nephews, Greg Gruner (Terry) and John D. Clarke, Jr. (Terri); great-nephew, Liam Gruner; great-niece, Maggie Clarke; and his best friend, Melvin Headley.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law, Trevor Musso; and his niece, Angie Clarke.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Oakland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dick Lahey officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in loving memory of Donnie, to Oakland United Methodist Church, c/o Barbara Jones, P. O. Box 133, Farnham, VA 22460.