John L. Caraker, Sr., 82, of Du Quoin, passed away at 9:12 P.M., Friday, October 14, 2022 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
John had been a woodworker. He also had worked at World Color Press for over thirty years. He was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Du Quoin. John was a United States Navy veteran.
He was born November 24, 1939 in Herrin, IL, the son of Albert and Dorothy (Reames) Caraker.
He married Catherine Thornton on May 21, 1982 in Chester, IL and she preceded him in death on April 23, 1998.
He is survived by seven children - John L. Caraker, Jr. of Du Quoin, Danny M. Caraker and wife Laura of Sikeston, MO, Daren V. Caraker and wife Pamela of Du Quoin, Sherrie Weinhoffer and Andy Dilday of Pinckneyville, Shannon H. Caraker and wife Amy of Du Quoin, Misty D. Lively of Carlyle, IL, and Nathan Caraker of Sparta, 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother - Tom Caraker and one sister - Opal June Bowen.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Gaylen Holden officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Coulterville City Cemetery in Coulterville, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Navy.
Friends may make memorials to the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.