Gilbert Ray Pulcher-Murphysboro, IL

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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