Morris James Pulke, 94, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:44 P.M., Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his residence.
Morris had been a farmer, lumberjack, coal miner at Freeburg River King Underground #1, and an avid antique collector.  He also had many hobbies including digging Ginseng and Golden Seal roots, trapping and hunting squirrel, rabbit, raccoon and fox.  Morris loved all his grandchildren and had many great and great great grandchildren.
He was born March 27, 1931 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Alex and Sadie Bell (Davis) Pulke.
He married Lillian Francis Rossi on September 15, 1951 in Pocahontas, AR and she survives.  They were married for seventy-four years.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, five children - Sheila Ranee Kirkover of Murrells Inlet, SC, Diane Lynn King of Tamaroa, Morris Paul Pulke of Tamaroa, Lisa Ann Pulke of Du Quoin, and Michael James Pulke and wife Carla of Tamaroa, nine grandchildren - Tim and Stacey Struck of Georgetown, SC, Jason and Kim King of Du Quoin, Rick and Rhonda Struck of Georgetown, SC, Robert King of Arkansas, Collin and Rebecca Pulke of Du Quoin, Bryce and Kayla Clarry of Du Quoin, Colton Pulke of Tamaroa, Alicia King of Du Quoin, and Justin Pulke of Tamaroa, one sister-in-law - Gloria Pulke of Pinckneyville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter - Rhonda Sue Pulke, two grandsons - Caleb Michael Pulke and Christopher James Pulke, one brother - Robert Pulke, one sister - Erma Feltmeyer (Arthur), and two sons-in-law - Bobby Struck and Perry King.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Campbell Cemetery in Tamaroa, IL with Bryce Clarry and Rev. Dan McKinnies officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Campbell Cemetery in Tamaroa, IL.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.