MARION – Gilbert Ray Pulcher, 85, of Murphysboro, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL.
He was born on August 22, 1938, in Desoto, IL, to Gilbert and Georgia (Wingett) Pulcher. He married Ruth (Raines) Pulcher.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth Pulcher of Murphysboro; his children, Beth (Bobby) Dallas, Terri (Ed) Miller, Tom (Pam) Pulcher, and Tim (Kara) Pulcher; grandchildren, Craig (Ellen) Etherton, John (Halie) Dallas, Logan (Bobbi) Dallas, Erika (Caleb) Diericx, Jake (Emily) Miller, Austin Pulcher, Justin Pulcher, Caitlan (Luke) Scaggs, and Trent (Mekenzie) Pulcher; seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Gilbert served in the United States Navy from 1956 until 1959 on the USS Forrestal.
His wishes were to be cremated and his ashes will be buried at the McKinney Hill Cemetery in Carterville, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be given to the McKinney Hill Cemetery, 3034 North Reed Station Road, Desoto, IL 62924.
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