Gary Owen Clarke, 85, of Hutchinson, died September 16, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born October 5, 1935, in Dodge City, to Owen and Eleanor (Leiker) Clarke.
Gary graduated from Buhler High School in 1954. He then served in the United States Army. Gary retired after 30 years with Sears, working as a warehouse manager and then sales associate. He loved to garden and was known by many as the “watermelon man”. He also enjoyed going to farm sales and auctions.
On July 1, 1955, Gary married Janet Mae Davidson, in Hutchinson. They shared 66 years together.
He is survived by: wife, Janet Clarke, Hutchinson; daughters, Lynette Morris (Toby), Dana Point, California, Cynthia Wise, Overland Park, Pamela Adams (Steve), Hutchinson; grandchildren, Brandon Wise, Olathe, Whittney Wise, Prairie Village, Cheyenne Morris, Dana Point, California, Blaisi Adams, Hutchinson; great-grandchild, Costner Wise; and brother, Ronald Clarke, Lindsborg.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Clarke.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2021, at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main.