Michael Harris Clarke

Mr. Michael Harris Clarke, age 78, of Newnan, passed away, Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Born March 1, 1948, in Oxford, North Carolina, Mr. Clarke was the son of the late Oscar Victor Clarke and Scotia Taylor Harris Clarke. He was a graduate of Clinton (NC) High School, and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from 1968 until 1971, attaining the rank of Corporal, and being awarded the National Defense Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with one combat action ribbon.

Mike was a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta and spent his career as a licensed funeral director and embalmer serving the citizens of Newnan and surrounding communities. Following his retirement, he served as a special needs bus driver for the Coweta County Board of Education. He was a former member of Newnan Rotary Club and was a member, Deacon, and Elder of White Oak Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Parks Clarke; and his daughters, Carole Ann Fields and her husband Chuck, and Michelle Clarke. Mike is also survived by his step-son, Parks Stone and his wife, Mallory; and grandsons, Parks and Everett Stone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Carole Clarke and Connie Clarke Jackson.

A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, at White Oak Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Jonathan Holst and the Reverend Ronnie Hull officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rutledge Center for Michelle Clarke.

The family would also like to thank the staff of The Claiborne Senior Living Facility, Brightmoor Hospice, Piedmont Newnan Hospital, and Lee Goodrum Pharmacy for their special care during this time.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville is in charge of arrangements.