Oliver P. Clarke, age 83, of Hammond, IN passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009. He is survived by 5 children, Terry, Steve, Ronnie, Sharon Kay, and Paulette Clarke; grandchildren; great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Rex (Freida) Clarke and Lance (Nancy) Clarke; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 10, 2009 at 1:30 PM at Ridgelawn Cemetery, 4401 W. Ridge Rd., Gary, IN with Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Burial will follow. There will be no visitation. LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN (219-845-3600) is in charge of arrangements. Oliver was a lifetime resident of this area and worked as a Security Guard for Wells Fargo Security Co. www.lahaynefuneralhome.com.