Edward “Sonny” Clarke, 81 of Washington, died Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Premiere Health Center. He was born December 18, 1937 in Charleroi, the son of the late Lionel Logan Clarke and Evelyn Keenan Clarke. Edward graduated from Charleroi High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church. Edward enjoyed fishing and NASCAR and loved spending time with family, his cats and his great granddaughter’s dog. He was a member of the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post #175. On May 8, 1957, he married Claudette Harris, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert (Amy) Clarke of Seattle, WA; a daughter, Lynette Dallvalle of Charleroi; a sister, Anne Clarke of Washington State; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to his parents are a granddaughter, Danielle. Friends will be received Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington, where services will be held Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. with Canon Shari Hobby and Canon Karen Stevenson officiating.