James William Clarke, 29, of Middleburg, FL passed away November 13, 2016. He was born in Atlanta, GA on September 23, 1987 to William Earl and Elizabeth Ann (Brodnax) Clarke, III. James came to the area from Atlanta, GA in 2003 and was of the Baptist faith. He had his private pilot’s license and enjoyed flying helicopters. James was an amazing dad and loved his children above all else. James would tell all “Please make I love you the last words you say – always!” He is survived by his parents, William and Beth Clarke; sons, Dezmond and Liam Clarke; daughter, Kayli Clarke; grandmother, Irene Williams Clarke; brothers, Justin (Erin), Michael, William IV and Dylan Clarke; sister, Heather Hite (Kevin) and niece, Shannon. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadus-raines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904) 284-4000.