Background
Clarke, William Decker was born on July 25, 1925 in Cleveland. Son of James H. and Zelma Francis (Clemons) Clarke.
Clarke, William Decker was born on July 25, 1925 in Cleveland. Son of James H. and Zelma Francis (Clemons) Clarke.
Bachelor, Samuel Houston College, 1947. Juris Doctor, Howard University, 1952.
Associate Lepofsky & Lepofsky, Esqs., Norwalk, Connecticut, 1953-1956. Vice president Guaranteed Title Company, White Plains, New York, 1957-1961. General counsel Carver Federal Savings, New York City, 1961-1966.
Deputy commissioner City of New York, 1966-1972. Executive vice president, treasurer National Scene Magazine, New York City, 1972-1984. President Scene Publications, from 1984.
Chairman board directors Sickle Cell Disease Foundation, New York City, 1970-1977. National president National Association Guardsmen, New York City, 1981. Board directors Citizens Advocate for Justice, Incorporated, New York York City, since 1984.
Served to lieutenant United States Army, 1943-1945. Member Advertising Club of New York, National Bar Association, Alpha Phi Alpha (eastern vice president).
Married Eleanora Norwood, October 15, 1952 (divorced 1977. Children– Lynda Michelle, Leigh Decker. Married Edwina F. Gillman, May 19, 1978 (divorced 1985).
Children– Ondre Decker, Renauld Gillman.