James "Jim" L. Clarke

James “Jim” L. Clarke Sr., 70, passed away September 5, 2016 in Wichita, KS.  Born on August 24, 1946 in Buffafo, New York.  He was the son of Wade Clarke and Pauline (La Point) Musenbrock.  He was a lifelong resident of Barton County where he worked as a truck driver in the oil field industry including 20+ years at NCRA.  He married Carolyn (Myers) Clarke on May 1^st, 1990, she survives of the home. Other survivors include sons, David Codner (Maria), James Clarke Jr.; daughters, Lisa Wettstein (John), Mary Hudson, Jerri Codner, Michelle Spaeth (John); brother, Kenneth Dwyer; sisters, Mary LeMieux, Dorothy Dane, Francis Whalen; brother in laws, Dick Myers (Christy), Geno Pickenpaugh, Doug Myers; and sister in law Debbie Boger. Jim was blessed with 17 grandchildren who gave him unmeasurable love and joy, Ashley, Miranda, Diedre, Cory, Joshua, Samantha, Clayton, Austin, Savannah, Alleigh, Jacob, Madelyn, Dominique, Jessica, Chelsea, Brianne, Belle, and 2 great grandchildren, Paisley and Preston. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father in law Richard Myers and brother in law Tom Myers.

Funeral services will be Friday September 9^th at 3:00 PM at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood.  Burial will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. Family will be receiving friends on Thursday September 8^th from 5-6 PM also at Minnis Chapel. Memorials are suggested as a love gift to the family in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.