Middleton Sams Clarke, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at age 66 due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Born in Miami, Florida, on May 15, 1956, he was the son of the late Hagood, Jr. & Jane Davidson Clarke. Middleton worked as a lifeguard in his early years and in the construction industry most of his adult life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joel Hurt Clarke, Mike Crawford, and a cousin, Harrison (Chip) Clarke.
Survivors include his sisters, Virginia Clarke Green (Tom) of Fort Valley, GA; Ann Clarke of Tunnel Hill, GA; brother Hagood Clarke, III (Gee Gee) of Pompano, FL; niece, Ann Prevette (Josh) of Savannah, GA; cousins, Jimmy Clarke of Tucson, AZ; Elizabeth Chandler (Philip) and Maggie Kelsey of Brevard, NC; and Philip Crawford (Morgan) of Raleigh, NC.
A memorial service to honor his life will be held at a later date.
An online guest registry is available for the Clarke family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
