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MICHAEL G. CLARETT SR
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YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at the New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., in Youngstown, for Mr. Michael G. Clarett Sr., 53, who entered eternal rest Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at his home.
Mr. Clarett, lovingly known as “Myke,” was born Jan. 10, 1959, in Winston-Salem, N.C., a son of Henry A. Jr. and Mary “Mooki” Banks Clarett.
He was a 1977 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and attended Bowling Green University. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, trustee, usher, and volunteered for many other ministries.
He was a former member of Masonic Lodge of Wisdom No. 81. He enjoyed playing bridge and collecting a variety of watches. In the 1980s, Clarett was a television engineer at WKBN-TV and WYTV.
Myke founded City Wide Delivery Service, which became Myke’s Same Day Delivery. His trucks could be seen criss-crossing Northeast Ohio and Pennsylvania. Through his extensive entrepreneurship, he diversified into many other business interests, which included home remodeling, carpet cleaning, and phone services. He was also president of the MC Professional Company, an election consulting and campaign management firm.
Mr. Clarett was also interested in politics, having run for the Youngstown Board of Education in 2001. He was active in the local Republican Party and the Ohio Black Republicans. Mr. Clarett also tried his hand at politics. In the early 2000s, Clarett served as Northern Ohio Field Representative for then-Secretary of State, Kenneth Blackwell, appearing regularly at events related to election activities. He served the Boards of Elections in 19 counties and oversaw 35 election recounts. He also served on many other community organizations.
Besides his father, Henry, he is survived by his wife, Robin; three sons, Michael G. Jr., Marcus A. and Maurice E.; daughter Astia; two sisters, Verlene (Rev. Alfred D.) Coward and Kathryn (Cortland) Casey; six grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary “Mooki” Clarett; two brothers, Clarence “Butch” Banks and Jerome Brown; and his grandparents, Kathryn Harvey, and Eugene and Sadie McConnell.
Friends may call on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, from noon to 6 p.m. at the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the New Bethel Baptist Church.
Guestbook Entries
Myke"Mr.Cardinal Mooney#55"Clarett.
“To The Clarett Family,Relatives,Friends,and Lovedones we would like to extend are sincerest and dearest sympamthies to you all on the passing of such a special person as the beloved Mr.Myke Clarett.Truly you all can be very proud because Mr.Myke Clarett,left us all large,humble,loving; and honorable foot prints in Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley for us all to follow and all be proud of that daily walk and talk with God as he did.( LOVE WJR & FAMILY.). ”
» WJR & The Richards Family. on February 6, 2012
“Sincere condolences to the entire family. Myke told me to never ever be ashamed of any of my beliefs. I will miss him dearly from our days at Cardinal Mooney and all the years since. ”
» Cheryl Torbert on January 31, 2012
“Deepest condolences to Uncle Myke's family. Gone much too soon. My prayers are with the family. ”
» Tracy Austin on February 1, 2012
Deacon Christian Bible Baptist Church
“To the entire Clarett family my deepest heartfelt sympathy . Myke was not a perfect man but Myke's life was constantly changing for the better . Myke touched alot of people in a positive way including me . Myke started a youth golf team at Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church called The Holy Trinity Golfing Tigers . It thaught much more than the game of golf through hours of fellowship it opened the eyes of young impressionable kids so that they could see their futures more clearer . I also learn alot From him as well in my five years mentoring along with him . Are long conversations and life shared experiences will never be forgotten .”
» Joseph Napier Sr on February 1, 2012
Hon. Kevin A. Tarpley I and Family
“Myke, you will be missed by so many people who call you their "Friend." I hope others will learn from your and benefit from the gift of friendship that you bestowed on so many of us. Thanks!!!”
» A Friend for All Times on January 31, 2012
“Clarett Family...my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Remember his beautiful smile and know that he will always be with you. May God be with you. Christie and Chanda”
» Christie J.R. on January 31, 2012
“Myke was a great guy and will be missed. Love and prayers to the family. ”
» Ricquita on January 31, 2012
Mayor.
“Love to and prayers for the Clarett family. I am truly shocked to hear of myke's passing. Mike was such a kind and caring person. I always loved being greeted by his broad smile. I will keep your family in my heart and prayers. George”
» George Mckelvey on January 31, 2012
“Clarett Family, you have my deepest sympathy and you are in my prayers. Myke will be miss. He will be remember from our days at Princeton Jr. High and Cardinal Mooney. May God receive you into His glory.”
» Frank E. Barnes on January 31, 2012
“Hard to believe you're no longer here, you are sadly missed and forever loved. Rest in Paradise”
» Venus on January 31, 2012
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He is not here but gone to be with God.”
» John "Boe" and Karen Bankston on January 30, 2012
“Kathy and family, You have my deepest sympathy.Love You, Pat”
» Pat Traylor on January 30, 2012
“Condolences to the family and may God bess each one of you. Myke was a very thoughtful person. When my mother was going through her transitioning Myke always said something to cheer me up at work. He will be missed. RIP”
» Chithea Summers-Robinson on January 30, 2012
“Our Prayers and Condolences goes out to the Family and Friends of Mr. Myke Clarett. He will trully be missed! Peace and Love”
» Shaq and Marqus Jones on January 30, 2012
“Myke was truly one of the nicest people I've ever known. I extend my condolences to his family and to the Youngstown community for such a tremendous loss. ”
» Sharon R. North on January 30, 2012
“To the Clarett Family,We send our deepest condolences to the lost of your loved one and my good friend Myke. The warm smile and form hand shake will be missed in this life, but kept in the next.Our blessing to you all.Love Vern & Annette Wilson”
» Vern M Wilson on January 30, 2012
Mr
“Myke thank you for years of a great friendship. You have made a difference in many lives and we are all better for having you in our lives. I will miss picking up the phone and calling you just to say hello and to touch base. Clarett family thank you for sharing Myke with us . Also our deepest sympathy and may the arms of the Lord enfold you doing this difficult time. Sincerely, The McCulloh family, Jody, Tracie, and Larry R.I.P ”
» Jody McCulloh on January 30, 2012
"Mama Dee"
“Prayers and condolences to the Clarett Family”
» Deanne E. Henderson on January 30, 2012
Mr. & Mrs.
“Dearest Verlene & family, we are prayng for you that the strength of God will sustain you in the coming days. Love & Prayers”
» Jesse & Lynnie (Whipple) Gamble on January 29, 2012
“RIP Myke, Family, you are in my Prayers”
» Pamela Lewis Carter on January 29, 2012
“I miss you uncle Myke see you there one day! I love you♥ - from Nae/ Auntie”
» Naomi Macklin on January 29, 2012
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. "Myke" will be missed. God Bless.”
» Frances L. Singleton on January 29, 2012
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. "Myke" will be missed. God Bless.”
» Frances L. Singleton on January 29, 2012
“Myke,I guess this means I will have to wait until I am in heaven for us to continue our spirited political dialogue.Myke,we love you and will cerish the memories.you were a very courageous man and you had a big heart,you big teddy bear.To Kathy,Gee,Michelle,Mike,Marcus and Maurice,let the word of God be the balm that soothes the pain in your heart and let the legacy light of Big Myke shine in you.”
» Charles& Anna Traylor on January 29, 2012
“we would like to extend our sympathy and prayers to the familly”
» charles and cleone donald on January 29, 2012
“we would like to extend our sympathy and prayers to the familly”
» charles and cleone donald on January 29, 2012
“Clarett Family, Prayers and condolences in your time of grief. Rest in peace Michael, Tanya”
» Tanya on January 29, 2012