Rolling “Ronald” Clarke of Powhatan, departed this life December 6, 2009. 

Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Richard Clarke, Sr. and sister, Maxine Shelton. He is survived by his wife, Connie M. Clarke, two daughters, Patsy Clarke and Tarius Sims (Norman Jr.); Five grandchildren, Donae Johnson, Kristen, Kiya, Norman, III, and Nyla Sims; mother, Mary F. Clarke; brother, Richard Clarke, Jr.; three uncles; three sisters in law, Shirley Johnson, Barbara Brown and Lula Clarke; four brothers in law, Tim Shelton, Larry Shelton, Clyde Johnson and Edward Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them, devoted best friends, Charles Morris, William Bates, and Rondi Jefferson. 

Remains rested at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St.  Funeral service were held Thursday, December 10, 2009 at First Antioch Baptist Church, Powhatan, Va. Rev. Len Cuttino, officiating.  Interment church cemetery.