Clarke E George

CLARKE E. GEORGE On Sunday, September 30, 2012, Clarke left his earthly home to be with his heavenly Father and beloved family. Left to mourn is his loving wife of 56 years, June and in-laws, Joanne and Elidore Boudreau; James and Jackie McHaney; Don and Susan McHaney; eight nieces and nephews and their combined 12 children. Clarke was born and grew up in New Hampshire and was proud of his New England heritage. He graduated from Vermont Academy Prep and went on to Bowdoin before spending four years in the U.S. Air Force. After graduating from Boston University, he accepted a job in real estate on Cape Cod. Having always been an avid golfer, his decision to become a PGA Club Golf Professional was a surprise to no one. His first position was Maplewood Country Club in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, then to Crystal Lake Golf Club in Pompano Beach, Florida, then to Centre Hill Country Club in State College, Pennsylvania for 12 years before his final position at the prestigious Atlantis Golf Club in Lantana, Florida. He retired in 2005 and he and June moved to the Tanglewood Community in Sebring in 2006. Clarke's charity throughout his life was for Cancer Research where he's gone from door-to-door, to tournaments with Penn State's football team and Joe Paterno, to golf events whenever he was asked, to now being part of the enormously successful Tanglewood drive each year. He was very generous with his time, talent and spirit, was a beloved friend to all and devoted to his family and Christian faith. He loved sports and was proficient in many. As a life member of the PGA, golf was his passion and some of his happiest times were spent with Club Golf groups playing in Bermuda, Canada, England, Ireland and Scotland. For the most part, he led a full and happy life and will be sorely missed. A piece of our hearts goes with him. Let us all remember he's at peace and out of pain and surrounded by the love of God. A Memorial Service will be held at the Tanglewood Community Church in the Club House at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2012, with refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made in his memory to Good Shepherd Hospice, 1110 Hammock Road, Sebring, Florida 33870. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, Florida 33870 863-385-0125 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com