"It can be a sad occassion the passing of a lived one. Any tears shed simple reflects the love once enjoyed. To Garfield Karen and Rodrick may the grace of God's peace which surpasses our comprehension be yours durning your time of reflection. From Alvin in the Bahamas"
In loving memory of
Dudley Leyland Clarke
May 8, 1938 - April 9, 2017
Dudley Leyland Clarke 78 of Punta Gorda, Florida died on April 9, 2017
Punta Gorda, Florida.
He was born May 8, 1938 in Georgetown, Guyana to James Clarke and Iris
Austin Clarke. He came to the United States in 1973. Dudley attended Moravian
school in Guyana. He played Cricket and soccer for Bookers Sports Club. He
moved to Miami, Florida where he attended school to become an appliance
technician, owning his own business. He loved music and dancing. He will be missed by all who were privileged to know him.
He is survived by his 3 children, Garfield (Galina ) Clarke , Dr. Karen ( Reggie)
Ashby and Roderick Clarke, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He is also
survived by his brother, Lenox Clarke and his sister, June Gadsden.
Visitation Monday, April 17, 2017 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. with a
Celebration of life service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home 2405 Harbor Blvd. Port Charlotte, Florida.
Please visit the online tribute for Dudley Clarke at www.kays-ponger.com
to sign the guest book and offer condolences to the family.
Arrangements by Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home and cremation services.
Port Charlotte, Chapel.
Tributes
"The Smith family in the Bahamas send their warmest regards."
"My condolences. Cornelia."
"Please instead give a donation to The Bernice Mansell Foundation in Guyana. I'm trying to get contact info of how you can do this. Regards, Karen"
"Thank you all. "
"Deepest condolences to Garfield, Galina and family, there is consolation that you will see him again in the resurrections! From Leonie, Dennis and family."
"Tribute to Mr Clarke from Anthony Nicholas friend of Garfield and Galina. Your father was a wonderful man and a friend to me. I am saddened to hear of his passing. I remember when I first met Mr Clarke at his business in Miami, he was a quiet hard working man who always treated me with kindness. My self and my family send our thoughts and prays to you all, at this difficult time. Anthony"