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  • Visitation

    Memorial Visitation:
    Sunday, January 2, 2022
    1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

    • Full Obituary

      Charles Nolan Clarke, 45, of Highland, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at his home.

      Nolan was born on September 12, 1976, to Charles H. and Arletta (nee Schleeter) at Scott Air Force Base, IL.

      He grew up in Marlborough, MO and attended Affton schools.  He moved to Highland in 1988 and was a 1994 graduate of Highland High School, later attending SWIC for several years.  Nolan was a self-employed contractor; NCC Construction and Reborn Exteriors.

      Nolan lived free, always true to himself and never by the book.  He was a warm presence, uncompromising in his values; and to the many that knew him, he was a man of unparalleled originality.  His door was always open for a good conversation and a fit of laughter.  He carries on in our stories and our hearts, and Nolan will continue to influence and inspire, even from beyond.

      He was preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Clarke; brother, Douglas E. Clarke; sister, Linda Sue Smith; grandparents, Bufford R. & Gleetha (Wells) Clarke, Donald E. & Emma Mae (York) Schleeter; all the Clarke aunts and uncles; and Adalee’s mother, Mavis A. Runge.

      Nolan is survived by his children, Cain Clarke and Adalee M. Clarke, both of Highland, IL; mother, Arletta Clarke, Highland, IL; his beloved dog Alice; aunts and uncles, Joan (Jim) Niggli, Bette (Don) Farrell , Donna (Robert) Peck; Goddaughter, Kailin Yann; many cousins and friends.

      Memorials may be made to HACSM or the Donor’s Choice.

      Memorial Visitation: Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

      Interment: at a later date

      Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

       

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    1. Heather Mollet / December 27, 2021 at 11:41 pm

      Im still struggling with all this but their are a few things im VERY sure of … First n formost Nolan was 1 of a kind and always a good time no matter when or where when u seen his face he was ALL SMILES he was an amazing friend and always ready to lend a helping hand …i dont think he could have ever met a stranger ! but even more he was the best Father i think ive met !!! He was truly a family man and loved his mother and kids ta no end ! Im not real sure what else to say other than I WILL ALWAYS HOLD THIS MANS MEMORY VERY CLOSE TO MY HEART,HEAVEN GOTTA GOOD 1 THIS GO ROUND !! SAVE ME A SPOT BUDDY ….. MAY THE ANGELS ABOVE WRAP THEIR LOVING WINGS AROUND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THIS TIME OF SORROW ….. I KNOW YOUR SHINING DOWN ON EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US MAY YOU CONTINUE TO SHINE YOUR LOVE AND LIGHT AND LIFE ON THRU YOUR AMAZING CHILDREN ADALEE AND CAIN…. PS GIVE MY GIRL A HUGE HUG FOR ME !! TILL DUST BABEZ …. GOD ALREADY KNOWS HE KNOWS
      LOVE N MISS U MY FRIEND
      GETCHA SUM REST

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