Dale S. Forkner

Dale S. ForknerDale S. Forkner, 82 of Tipton died Wednesday July 25, 2007 at 12:30pm in his residence after a 5 month illness.  He was born on August 2, 1924 in Tipton County to Guy S. and Mamie (Smith) Forkner.  Dale married Mariruth (Curnutt) on April 30, 1943, she survives.Dale retired in 1997 from the production line at Delco.  He was a member of the Atlanta Christian Church and had served in the Army during WWII.He is survived by his wife Mariruth, 2 sons; David M. Forkner of Morristown, IN and Michael D. Forkner of Tipton and 1 daughter; Sue I. Forkner of Tipton.  Dale has 5 grandchildren; Brian, Jessica, Robert, David and Leanna Forkner and 2 great-grandchildren; twins Ashlynn and Kendra, and 1 sister; Maxine Eaton of Venice, Florida.  He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister.Funeral services will be on Saturday July 28, 2007 at 2:00pm at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Ward presiding.  Burial will be at the Arcadia Cemetery where military rites will be performed.  Visitation will occur on Saturday from noon until 2:00pm at the funeral home.Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 82 Tipton, Indiana 46072.