Robert Becker

On February 7, 2012, Robert Becker, 78, of Ridge Farm, left this life to join his family in Heaven. He was born April 29, 1933, to Peter & Inez {Crowder} Becker. He was married to Collene Bridgeman on April 14, 1953; his wife of 58 years survives him. He is also survived by: his son, Robert (Nina) Becker of Ridge Farm; his daughters, Janie (Bill) Ballard of Georgetown, Sherry (Carl) Carpenter of Danville, & Robin (Fred) Cast of Ridge Farm; his step-mother Mary Becker of Danville; two step-sisters, Diane Jones of Logansport, IN, & Deloris Young of Danville; his eleven grandchildren; and his 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his parents; two brothers; four sisters; one step-brother; one niece; and one nephew. Robert was a member of the Carpenters Union #269 for 48 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting & fishing. He enjoyed bowling and achieved his first 300 game at Ridgeway Lanes on August 17, 1998. His favorite pastime of all was spending time with his family and always enjoyed a good joke. A celebration of Robert's life will be held at 11:00am, Monday, February 13, 2012, at Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Chapel, Georgetown, with Pastor Matt Filicsky officiating. Visitation will be 2-6pm, Sunday, February 12, 2012, at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Georgetown Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in his name to donor's choice of charity.