Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Bluewater Health, James Randolph Clarke passed away at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Penny Clarke. Loving father of Kelly (Terry) Humphrey, Todd (Dawn) Clarke, the late Jill Miller (2019), survived by his son-in-law Terry Miller. Loved step-father of Cathy (Greg) Campbell, Jeff (Karen) Felton, and Rob Felton. Cherished grandfather of Clarke (Mindy), Samantha, Jace, Tara, Tate, Meg, Jessica, and Robert and great-grandfather of Colton, Damien, Keenan, and Ada. Dear brother of Donna (Ross) Free, John Clarke, and Greg (Jan) Clarke. Predeceased by his daughter Jill Miller (2019). Jim grew up in Point Edward and was one of the Point Boys. He worked on the railroad and also at the Sarnia Waterworks Plant. He then moved out of town to work for the Ford Company in Talbotville. He met Penny on a blind date and found his true love and did a full circle and moved back to Sarnia. Before he retired in 1996 he worked as a Plant Supervisor at Nova Chemicals. Jim was an awesome husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and a great-grandfather and he and Penny were happily married for almost 42 years. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and golfing. Jim and Penny enjoyed travelling to far off places. Many cruises and then enjoyed the last 10 years wintering in Florida. Jim enjoyed the many dinners with great friends and card games especially since he was such a card shark. He also loved to discuss politics over coffee with those great friends who agreed with his views. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Jim’s wishes, family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, those who wish to attend must each RSVP with a time to attend the visitation: signup.com/go/OErDcHB. Regarding Parking* Please park in the front parking lot. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice or a charity of choice (cheques mailed to the funeral home or made online, please).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Randolph Clarke March 15th 1937 June 25th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Sarnia, Province: Ontario