Clarence Eugene "Gene" Clarke's Obituary
Clarence Eugene “Gene” Clarke of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the age of 87 years. He was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania. Gene proudly served his country in the US Army Air Corp. in World War II. He was transferred to the Air Force, where he continued his service until 1949. After his military service, Gene went to work for the State Department, working in the Foreign Service Division. After his retirement he moved to Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. He relocated to Mount Dora in 2010. Gene was Catholic. He was preceded in death in 1986 by his wife, Sheila and in 2007 by his son, Kevin John Clarke. He is remembered by his companion of 27 years, Edith Taylor of Mount Dora; son, Gregory Eugene Clarke of Vail, Colorado; granddaughters, Kira Fairchild and her husband, Blaine, Dori Clarke, Caitlin Clarke, Katie Clarke and Gillian Clarke; great grandchild, Landen Fairchild and daughter-in-law, MaryEllen Clarke. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared on the tribute wall.
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