Robert Fredrick Clarke age 81 of Lake Lure NC was born on December 9th 1937 and passed at his home on April 7th 2019. Robert was the son of the late Arthur and Sophie Kruger Clarke. Left to cherish his memory are his significant other Cindy Gale Sims; children Robert Clarke, William Clarke, Gary Clarke, and daughter Ciera Clarke; brother David Clarke; 10 grand children and 10 great grandchildren; In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Brian Clarke. Robert was a talented auto body mechanic, he loved motorcycles and hotrods. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills PO Box 336 Forest City NC 28043, or to Parkinson's Foundation 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.