Chester Clarke, of Covington, passed away July 6, 2015, at the age of 92. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII and later in the Georgia Air National Guard. An aircraft mechanic for Delta Airlines for 28 years, Mr. Clarke was an avid hiker, backpacker and gardener. He was a Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop #37 in Cedar Grove for 10 years. Mr. Clarke singlehandedly built his last home from the ground up! He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta and will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty Clarke.
Survivors include his children, Warren Clarke of Covington, Donald Clarke of Shelby, NC, Karen Clarke Wiggins of Lexington, SC; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Clarke will be held Friday, July 10, 2015, 10:00 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, 1173 Cascade Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, July 9, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Flowers are accepted or contributions in his memory may be made to Samaritan's Purse. P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Visitation
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Service
JUL
10.
10:00 AM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014