COUNCIL #5480 - WALTER POLLARD REMEMBERS
MARSHALL CLARKE

 

NEWPORT NEWS - Marshall Evans Clarke, Jr. passed away August 22, 2015. Marshall was a retired Major in the U.S. Army and a decorated Vietnam War veteran with 20 years of service. During his military career as a helicopter pilot, he earned numerous honors and awards, including 3 Purple Hearts and 15 Air Medals. As a civilian, he held positions as a Logistician, Director and Vice President for various Defense Contractors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall Sr. and Blanche Dean Clarke and his son, Ryan Evans Clarke. He is survived by his wife, Judith Letendre Clarke; his daughter, Quinn Catherine Clarke; his granddaughter, Alexandra Judith Clarke (mother, Tracee Hamell); his brother, Kenneth R. Clarke (Jan); his sister, Valerie C. Peoples (Keith) and extended family and friends. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 230 33rd St., Newport News, VA September 2, 2015 at 10am, followed by a Celebration of Life reception at the Knights of Columbus Council 5480, 100 Columbus Way, Newport News, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are being accepted by St. Vincent's Back Door Ministry and the Army Transportation Museum, 300 Washington Blvd Ft. Eustis, VA. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. John Mattern and his nurse, Vickie for their exceptional care. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family.
Published in Daily Press on Aug. 29, 2015
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