Gary Michael Clarkson

He is survived by his children, Lynn Voorhees, Vikki Harry, Brian Bargo (Lisa), and son-in-law (and friend) Jeff Southwick, his 11 grandchildren, Cassie Beverly (Jen), Gwen Lloyd (Rob), Brandon Voorhees (Hayley), Jamie Southwick (family), Shea Harry (Mel), Hannah Cunningham (Cody), Devin Harry (Luke), Mollyee Davis (Ben), Jessica Southwick (Dustin), Annette Singleton (family), and Chase Bargo, and 11 great grandchildren, Cody, Bella, Liam, Hunter, Reider, River, Millie, Ryan, Dakota, Charlie, and Phoenix. Also surviving Gary are his brothers, Estle Clarkson (Bonnie), Wayne Lester (Malvery), Oral Burke (Linda), his lifelong friend, Whitie Lawson (Lori) who was like a brother to him, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Carolyn Clarkson, his parents, Lena Lakes and Vernon Clarkson, his brothers, George and Jack Lester, his sister, Rosella Marshall, his daughter, Linda Southwick, and his grandson, Justin Southwick.

Visitation will be held at the Rose Hill Funeral Home in Hamilton, OH on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 10:00am to 11:00am with a funeral service to follow.