John 'Jay' Clarke, Jr.

John ‘Jay’ H. Clarke, Jr., age 47, passed away August 27, 2015.  He is preceded in death by his mother Hope Clarke.  Jay is survived by his father John H. Clarke, Sr. and step mother Pamela Clarke; sisters Donna L. Garrett, Lisa M. Clarke, Theresa Clarke and step sister Christina Weedon; step brothers Robert Stachow and Robert Byrns; nephews Joshua Clarke, Jaiden Clarke, and niece Angelina Barber who were like his own children; grandma Georgia Maulk; uncle James Mauk; aunt Auie Kelly.  He is also survived by many loving cousins, 14 nieces and nephews, 8 great nieces and nephews and one on the way.

Jay enjoyed stock car racing, football, shooting pool and fishing.  He loved to work and prepare food on the grill.  He will be missed by many friends and family members. A memorial service will be held at Ambrose Funeral Homes 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd., Arbutus, MD 21227 on Tuesday, September 1 at 6pm.