Freddie "Big Fred" Clarke Obituary (1959 - 2008)

Age 48 of Eaton Rapids died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at his residence.? Born May 31, 1959 in Eaton Rapids the son of Freddie and Arleen (Steele) Clarke Sr.? Fred was a former employee of the Michigan Packaging Co. with over 20 years of service. he was the National Chairman of the Board of Loyal Riders M.C.? Preceding him in death was his father Freddie Clark Sr. in 1980. ? Surviving are his mother, Arleen; 3 sisters, Ruth Ann (Ray) Noble of Eaton Rapids, Cathy (Bob) Cantine of Springport and Peggy Lightner of Eaton Rapids; 5 nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his Loyal Riders, brothers and sisters. ? Funeral services will be Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids.? Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-9 P.M.? In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial gifts be made to the family in care of Arlene Clarke.