Mr. Joseph Franklin Clarke Sr.

December 18, 1938 - December 4, 2020

Joseph Franklin Clarke Sr. age 81, passed away on Friday, December 4th 2020 at his home in Millen, GA. Joseph was born on December 18, 1938 in Millen, GA and was married to the late Mary Jane Myers Clarke for over 29 years. He was a lifelong resident of Jenkins County and graduate of Jenkins County High School. Mr. Clarke was also lifelong member of Green Fork Baptist Church. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Clarke, and his parents, Norman M. Clarke and Dessie B. Clarke. Surviving are his ten children and four adopted children. Patricia Clarke Alderman, Kenneth Franklin Clarke, Joseph Franklin Clarke Jr., Lisa Ann Clarke, Victoria Ann Arthur, Jamie Ann Smith, Heather Nicole Clarke, Angela Denise Clarke, Kevin Joseph Clarke, April Nicole Clarke. Adopted children are Cody Wilcock, Audrey Smith, Mary Elizabeth Smith, Teddy Smith Jr. One surviving brother Grady Clarke. 20 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Graveside service and burial will be held Sunday, December 6th, at 1:00pm. at Green Fork Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Paul Curry officiating. Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements.