Thomas Bennett "Tommy" Clarke, Jr.
June 25, 1930 ~ October 15, 2015
Thomas “Tommy” Bennett Clarke, Jr., 85, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on October 15, 2015 in Washington, DC. Born on June 25, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Evelyn Sherbert Clarke, and Thomas Bennett Clarke, Sr. Tommy was the loving husband of Elizabeth (Betty Ann) Stone Clarke, whom he married on March 26, 1951 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD. Tommy is survived by his children: Constance Garner (Danny) of La Plata, MD Kevin Clarke, John Clarke (Helena) of Park Hall, MD, Frank Clarke (Kim) of St. Inigoes, MD, Carol Bryant (Vincent) of Waldorf, MD, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Siblings; Harry W. Clarke, and Patricia (Trixie) Lynch both of St. Inigoes, MD. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD and graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1948. Tommy served in the Maryland National Guard for 4 years, and he was the owner of Tom’s Electric Company for 30 years, retiring on December 28, 1993. He was an avid baseball player in St. Mary's County and he was also an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. Tommy enjoyed art, fishing, crabbing, hunting, and playing cards.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayer recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM in St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Peter Giovanoni officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Andrew Bean, Ken Clarke, Joe Jackson, Richard Lancaster, Tom Lynch and Jimmy Mayor.
Contributions may be made to the Ridge Vol. Rescue Squad, St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church and St. Michael’s Catholic School.
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We are praying for Tom and all the family. He was a good man who contributed so much to the community. May he rest in peace.
Dear Aunt Betty Ann & family: My heartfelt sympathy to you all on the loss of Uncle Tommy. He always greeted me with a smile and a wink. Someone as special as Uncle Tommy will never be forgotten. He will remain in our hearts forever. May you find peace and comfort knowing that he has found rest in the arms of our Lord.
So sorry to hear Mr. Clarke passed away. Thoughts and prayers to the family. John and I went thru St. Michaels together. Patricia Jean Cooper
Mary Ellen and family, very sorry to hear of Tommy’s death. He was a great man and will never forget when my father passed, Tommy was right there to help get the crops in. Will keep everyone in my prayers. Will miss him
Dear Betty Ann and family, please accept my sincere sympathy. I am so glad I saw you and Tommy a couple of weeks ago. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May Tommy rest in peace with loved ones who were waiting for him. God bless you all……..
So sorry to hear Mr. Clarke passed away
Betty Ann, Connie, Kevin, John, Frankie, Carol and family, Keep all the great memories of Tommy close in your heart, it helps to ease the pain of losing someone that was special. My prayers are with you! RIP Tommy!
No words to describe what a great man Tommy has always been. Whenever you saw him, he was smiling and so friendly. He was very special to all of us and we will definitely miss him at family gatherings. I will always remember Tommy with a smile and the greatest respect.
Betty Anne and family, very sorry for your loss, Tommy holds a special place in my heart. When my father passed he was right there to help us get the crops in. Always a smile and loved to tease. Will keep everyone in prayer.
Gennie
Harry, Trixie & family – We are so sorry for the loss of Tom. What a close family you’ve been through so many occasions both times of joy & times of sorrow. We will be praying for you, especially this week.
Our sincere condolences to the Clarke family.