Randall Kirk Clarke

Randall Kirk Clarke, 72, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at his home near Yates Center.

He was born August 21, 1952 in Chanute Kansas, the son of Glenn W. and Vona Mott Clarke.

Hard work was a way of life for Randall. He has spent his entire life working on and around the family ranch southeast of Yates Center. He spent several years building houses. Randall also worked 18 years at Gates Rubber in Iola but his heart always remained with the ranch and his cattle.

He will live on in hearts and memories of his daughter, Kacey Lewis and her husband Dean; grandchildren, Andrew and Lee Preston, Delaney, Cameron and Jayden Lewis; a sister, Betty Bratcher; a brother William Clarke; numerous extended family and a host of friends. Randall was preceded in death by his parents, a grandchild, Levi Hickman and a brother Larry Clarke.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Oliver Cemetery south of Yates Center.