Robert A. Forker

Robert A. Forker Creal Springs-Robert A. Forker, 79, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 at his home. A time of gathering for family and friends will be from 3PM- 6PM on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the VFW in Creal Springs; 16217 Sulpher Springs Road. Knights of Pythius will conduct a service at 5PM at the VFW Hall. Memorial donations may be made to the Marion Chapter of Hospice of Southern Illinois and may be sent C/O Blue Funeral Home, P.O. Box 411, Marion, IL, 62959. Surviving are his wife, Marie, of 51 years; children, Nancy & Clever Haws of Creal Springs, Kenneth & Kim Benjamin of Pennsylvania, Marie & (daddy) Elm Merico of New Jersey, Bobby Forker of Decatur, Pearl Forker & friend Roger of Ohio, Paul (Booky) & Julie Forker of Creal Springs; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers and 1 sister.