Benedict "Dick" Ignatius Clarke, age 75, died on June 25, 2012 at his residence in Hollywood, MD. A lifelong resident of St. Mary's county, Dick was born on March 15, 1937 to the late George and Helen Clarke.

In earlier years, Dick worked in commercial construction in Washington, DC. Eventually Dick returned to his roots and owned and farmed tobacco on his farm where he lived for most of his life. He was known as a hard worker who enjoyed fishing and rabbit hunting.

In addition to his parents, Dick was also predeceased by his four brothers, the late Romanus "Rooster" Clarke, Abel Clarke, Joseph Clarke and Gregory Clark.

He is survived by his long time companion, Lana Orr of Hollywood, MD; his daughter, Ida Elizabeth Clarke of Wayson's Corner, MD; his siblings, George "Francis" Clarke of VA; James "Bouncer" E. Clarke of Hollywood, MD; Gertrude Norris of Hollywood, Md; Alwilda Wathen of Compton, MD; Catherine Mae Clarke of Hollywood, MD; and Sister Carrie Clarke of Kentucky; granddaughter Amanda Ann Clarke of Wayson's Corner, MD; and his great grandchildren, Nathaniel Jon Milliken and Sadie Elizabeth Clarke of Wayson's Corner, MD.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.