OBITUARY
Leonard Lee "Junie" Clarke, Jr.
October 26, 1938 – August 13, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory
Leonard Lee “Junie” Clarke, Jr., 80, of Henrico passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Elizabeth Snead and Leonard Lee Clarke; son, Leonard Lee “Beau” Clarke; grandson, Nayson Emani; and brothers, Francis Willard “Billy” Corson and Thomas Wayne Corson. He was retired from Reynolds Aluminum and was a member of Kentwood Heights Baptist Church. He loved restoring antique cars, riding his Harley, going to car shows and spending time with his family and friends. He never met a stranger and always had a story to tell. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis G. Clarke; children, Wanda Fay Emani, Michelle Cottrell, Lisa Clarke Groome, Richard Lee Clarke and step-son, Tony Crawford; grandchildren, Joshua Cottrell, Nicholas Cottrell, Naeda Gustard, Landon Lee Craig, Tiffany Groome and Stephen Crawford; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Kenny Ray Corson and Betty Lou Vadon; two sons-in-law and one daughter-in-law. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231 where services will be held Saturday, August 17, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the SPCA or your local animal shelter. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
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FAMILY
- He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Elizabeth Snead and Leonard Lee Clarke; son, Leonard Lee “Beau” Clarke; grandson, Nayson Emani; and brothers, Francis Willard “Billy” Corson and Thomas Wayne Corson. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis G. Clarke; children, Wanda Fay Emani, Michelle Cottrell, Lisa Clarke Groome, Richard Lee Clarke and step-son, Tony Crawford; grandchildren, Joshua Cottrell, Nicholas Cottrell, Naeda Gustard, Landon Lee Craig, Tiffany Groome and Stephen Crawford; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Kenny Ray Corson and Betty Lou Vadon; two sons-in-law and one daughter-in-law.
Past Services
Friday,
August 16, 2019
Visitation
Saturday,
August 17, 2019
Funeral Service
Saturday,
August 17, 2019
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