Stephen Douglas Clarkson, age 59, died on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 3:57 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on March 15, 1954 in Roanoke, VA. to William D. and Christine (Ferguson) Clarkson. His father and mother survive in Apex, N.C.

He attended the First United Methodist Church of Ada, Ohio. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. 

Surviving are a brother Mark (Michelle) Clarkson of Cary, N.C.; two sisters: Carol (Louis) Lobenhofer of Ada and Marsha Clarkson of Atlanta, Ga.; five nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is planned for June 1 in North Carolina. Details will be available through family members.

Memorial contributions may be made to Roanoke Rescue Mission and/or Roanoke Salvation Army and/or American Heart Association.

Condolences may be expressed at www.hansonneely.com