Wayne A. Clarkson
July 22, 1929 - April 2, 2017
A long time resident of Croswell, Michigan passed away on April 2, 2017. He left his imprint on the community and touched many of the lives of folks in Croswell and in Zephyr Hills where he spent the last ten plus years in part with his wife, Colleen Fitzellen James. Wayne Alton Clarkson was born on July 22nd, 1929 in Brown City, Michigan. He was the son of Glenn Clarkson and Alta Lee. He was the fifth son born of seven boys. He married a Croswell Girl, Colleen, on September 21st, 1950. Shortly thereafter he joined the United States Air Force obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant and serving in the Korean War. He received an Honorable Discharge in December of 1954. Wayne had two children, Julie Frank and James Wayne Clarkson, both of whom graduated from high school in Croswell, Michigan. He was also blessed with four grandchildren: Marcy Anderson, Brian Clarkson, Cara Schroeder, and Kylie Clarkson. He is also blessed with three great-grandchildren and one additional one which will be born this December. A memorial service will be held at the Chapel at the cemetery in Croswell, Michigan on September 16th, 2017 at 12 p.m. The family would like to invite family and friends to help us with the Celebration of his life and share their memories of the 87 years of Wayne's joy filled life and his accomplishments.
A long time resident of Croswell, Michigan passed away on April 2, 2017. He left his imprint on the community and touched many of the lives of folks in Croswell and in Zephyr Hills where he spent the last ten plus years in part with his wife,... View Obituary & Service Information