Raymond Blake Clarkson

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Visitation Schedule
Catholic Church of the Ascension
3680 Ramill Rd
Memphis, TN  38128
Monday, May 14, 2012
12 -2 pm
Service Schedule
Church of The Ascension
3680 Rawmill
Memphis, TN  38128
Monday, May 14, 2012
2 pm
Raymond Blake Clarkson

of Mempis, SD

February 6, 1940 - May 10, 2012

Raymond Blake ''Da'' Clarkson, 72, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Memphis. He was a cherished husband, loving father and grandfather. We will miss our best friend.

A visitation will be held 12 noon on Monday, May 14, 2012 with a 2 p.m. service following, both at Catholic Church of the Ascension. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Patricia Gallagher Clarkson; sisters, Irene Craft, Verona Byers, Vera Crawford; brothers, Lloyd and Elden Clarkson.

Mr. Clarkson is survived by daughters Karen Oaks (Lloyd), Catherine Chesteen; son Kevin Blake Clarkson (Juli); brothers Bruce Clarkson of Covington, VA. and Emery Clarkson, of Charlottsville, VA; grandchildren, Jennifer Wilson, Brandi Bellanti, Kadie Chesteen, Alli, Kayli and Blake Clarkson; great-grandchildren, Skylar Wilson and Cailyn Bellanti.

In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be sent to Mid-South Food Bank and Life Blood.

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Steve & Cindy Hathcock
Wynne, AR
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Monday, May 14, 2012

Kevin, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the grandkids at this time. Remember no one is gone as long as they remain in our heart. Love you guys