Frank Walton Clarkson, 88, of Newport News, passed away on March 26, 2008 at Riverside Regional Medical Center.

He was the loving husband of Marguerite Gilliam Clarkson for 64 years.

Born in Washington, DC, April 19, 1919, he was the son of the late William Frank and Susie Roberts Clarkson.

He received his early education at Eastern High School in Washington, DC. When an opening became available with the Federal Government, he completed his civil service exam with a near perfect score. Frank then began his apprenticeship at Naval Torpedo Station in Alexandria, VA completing his apprenticeship in less than the required time as First Class Tool and Die Maker.

When World War II erupted, he wanted to do more for his country so he joined the United States Navy serving aboard the U. S. Aircraft Carrier Charga. When the war ended he returned to his position at the Naval Torpedo Station. When the Torpedo Station closed he was sent to the Washington Navy Yard. When the Navy Yard closed during the Kennedy administration, he continued his Government service with the Central Intelligence Agency and later the Naval Mine and Engineering Station at Yorktown, VA.

He retired in 1971 after more than 33 years Federal employment.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Betty Sue Clarkson of Appomattox, his son, Rev. Dennis Gene Clarkson of Newport News, his granddaughter, Jennifer Ann Clarkson; daughter-in-law, Norah Clarkson both of Buena Vista, VA and his niece, Barbara Wheeler of Pennsylvania.

He was predeceased by his beloved son, Timothy Dean Clarkson of Buena Vista, his sisters, Ajjalon Reynolds and Mildred Michael and his loving father-in-law and mother-in-law, John Aubrey and Lona Reynolds Gilliam of Pamplin.

During the last three years Mr. Clarkson adjusted cheerfully to a hospital bed in his Newport News home and was lovingly cared for by Marguerite, Betty and Denny.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. John Campbell. Interment will follow in Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites accorded by American Legion Post #104 and V.F.W. #8955 combined Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7-8:30 p.m. and other times at the residence of his daughter.

Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family and an online condolence may be sent to the family at http://www.robinsonfuneral.com