Timothy Arnold Clarkson, 57, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away suddenly on August 7, 2024.Born on April 12, 1967, in Kansas City, KS, Tim was the son of Janet Arlene Weseloh Clarkson and the late John Timothy Clarkson. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Penny Rae Clarkson; his children, Timothy Campbell Clarkson (Morgan) of Lexington, SC, and Emma Catherine Clarkson of San Antonio, TX; granddaughter, Cambrie Leanne Clarkson; his mother, Janet Clarkson of Brenham, TX; brother, Ron Clarkson (Amy) of North Richlands Hills, TX, and sister, Kristi Clarkson Pharaon (James) of Brenham, TX; father-by-marriage, Gordon Dutile of Brenham, TX; sister-in-law, Shonda Guthrie (Jon) of Tuscaloosa, AL; nieces and nephews, Keely Tillman (Brandon), Reagan Fulkerson (Kent), Gavin Clarkson, Kayci Pharaon, Noble Pharaon, Lucy Guthrie, and Henry Guthrie; and his beloved goldendoodle, Grace, as well as many cousins and other relatives. In addition to his father, Tim is also preceded in death by his mother-by-marriage, Julia Ann Dutile. He lived his early years in Texas, where he graduated from Houston's North Shore High School. He attended Southwest Baptist University on a football scholarship, where he majored in Physical Education and Social Studies and met the love of his life. After he and Penny married, they lived in Missouri for a short while and eventually they settled in Texas. Tim coached football and wrestling for about 35 years combined between the two sports. He completed his master's in Educational Leadership/Administration while working at Houston's St. Thomas High School. Tim continued his teaching and coaching career at Smithson Valley High school where he was the head wrestling coach for the last five years and this year's water polo coach. Throughout his years of teaching and coaching he mentored numerous students and athletes. Tim coached teams to several football titles and many wrestling state championships, including two while he was coaching his son. He loved his athletes as if they were his own. He was known to most as Coach Clarkson, but his favorite titles were "Dad" and "Pops." He was described as bigger than life, a gentle giant, and a jokester. He enjoyed baking bread and sharing it with others. Friends say he would start most conversations with, "Well, I told Penny..." Tim began each day as a barista for Penny, joining her at the table to listen to the Breakpoint podcast from The Colson Center. Amidst his busy coaching seasons, Tim was always thoughtful to talk through the day's upcoming schedule. Each evening, he would meet Penny back at the table for prayer, dinner, the NYT puzzles, and to debrief her of the day's events. To Tim, his home and the routines he and Penny established there, were his sanctuary. His ability to recharge at home kept him grounded and allowed him to give generously while he was teaching and coaching.Tim never stopped learning and was happy to share his knowledge with other coaches. After being named Texas 5A Boys Head Wrestling Coach of the Year, Tim was honored to speak at the 2024 THSCA Coaching School about how he built his wrestling programs from the ground up. Tim shared, "You don't have to have all the stuff to have a successful wrestling program." His statement was very fitting, because this motto would describe Tim's perspective on most things in life. A celebration of his life will be held at 6:30pm on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at CrossBridge Community Church, 25700 Overlook Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78260. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Colson Center, P.O. Box 62160, Colorado Springs, CO 80962. https://donate.colsoncenter.org