JAMES CLARKSTON
James Clarkston, 73 of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 23, 1948 to the late David Clarkston and Ruby Allen Clarkston in Rushville, Indiana.
Jim served in the United States Army for 10 years.
On September 17, 1993, he married his beloved wife of 27 years, Joyce Simpson Clarkston.
Jim was a Senior Programmer Analyst at Hil Rom and had worked in IT and was the general manager at Wayne Works Corporation.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, Lynnette Clarkston Dix, of Jessup, Georgia; a son, Joey Clarkston, of Brunswick, Georgia; step sons, Joe (Mary) Mendenhall, of Eaton, Ohio and Jeffrey (Cory) Mendenhall, of Carmel; grandchildren, Andrew, Kayla, Tyler, Ryan, Madison, Emerald, James, Cooper, Seth and Mitchell and great grandchildren, Allen and Lindsay; brothers, Jack (Patty) Clarkston, Tom (Teresa) Clarkston and Pat Clarkston, all of Liberty; special friends, Don Mattix, Dale Canter and Dick and Sue Geiling; and many nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special dog, Jasmine.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Judy Campbell; brothers, Larry, John, David and Bobby Clarkston; and a daughter, Renee Clarkston.
Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N. Main St. Liberty, Indiana 47353.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to your local charity or the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Illinois 60674.
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