Jay R Clarke

Jay was born to Robert (Bob) Emil Jr and Mary Lou Clarke, on January 7, 1965 at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. He up grew in San Antonio, Texas, Tacoma, Washington, Live Oak, Texas, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kaiserslautern, West Germany and Schertz, Texas while his father served in the USAF. Jay graduated from Samuel Clemens High School in 1983. After working a variety of jobs, Jay graduated from The University of North Texas in 1997 and began a long career in the financial services sector.

Jay enjoyed outdoor adventures. Growing up, his dad and older brother, Jeff, and he went on camping trips where they fished daily. The two boys learned to play golf from their dad and they loved playing golf together. Jay was very personable and never knew a stranger. He made friends quickly, no matter where he was. Jay also enjoyed traveling with his brother, Jeff. Together they played and watched golf from Pinehurst in North Carolina, to St. Andrews in Scotland, to Augusta National and Pebble Beach to name a few. Playing golf was a real passion for Jay.

After getting married, Jay’s daughter, Cameron, came along. From the day she was born, she was the joy of his life. They had many special times and traditions together. They did lots of crafts – even making matching tie-dye shirts one year. They enjoyed putting together puzzles. They spent summers taking road trips to Colorado to visit Jeff’s family. There was always hiking, horseback riding, fishing, golfing, and painting ceramics. Another special place for Jay and Cameron was Disneyland. They loved going to Disneyland and once the app came out, they obsessed over ride lines even when they weren’t there!

His father, Robert passed before him and he is survived by his daughter Cameron, mother Mary Lou, brother Jeff, sister-in-law Loretta, nephew Kevin and niece Rachel.

Hit’em straight. Rest in Peace.