Cornell C. Clarke

Cornell Cedar Clarke, 86, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011. He was a devoted and beloved husband, and a beloved father, grandfather, and great- grandfather. He was born on October 6, 1924 and grew up in Socorro, NM. Cornell graduated from Kentucky Military Academy, The University of Kentucky, and Indiana University, where he received a doctorate degree. His professional career included teaching, administration, and coaching, as well as clinical counseling. He was a member of the Rotary Club, President of the Sun City Center Community Association, President of the Men's Club of Sun City Center, Chairman of Operations and Security, and served on the Resident Advisory Committee. He was also active in St. John the Divine's Episcopal Church and was an avid lawn bowler. Cornell is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marjorie Mitchell Clarke; children Debbie Prada (Jesus) of Albuquerque, Charles Clarke (Linda), Cathy Clarke (Paula) of Seymour, TN, and J. Mitchell Clarke (Lynne) of Dallas; grandchildren David, Javier, Sara, Candace, Meghan, Katharine, Mitchell, Christian, and Nicholas; and great-grandchildren Gianna and Saffron. Memorial services honoring the life of Cornell will be held at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, Sun City Center Campus, at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 1, 2011. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Cornell's name to St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb Boulevard East, Sun City Center, FL 33573 or to the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library, 900 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center FL 33573 (813) 634-9900