Kim Caraker

JONESBORO, Ill. -- Kim Caraker, 42, of Denton, Texas, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in Jackson County.

He was born June 7, 1962, son of Clarence and Loretta Davis Caraker. He and Jennie Blevins were married Aug. 27, 1993, in Elco, Ill.

Caraker worked in construction many years. He was formerly of the Jonesboro area.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Aaron and Dana Caraker of Florida; his mother and stepfather, Loretta and Rodney Lacy of Alto Pass, Ill.; four sisters, Rita Jackson of West Vienna, Ill., Samantha Ashton of Jonesboro, Robin Buchmeier of Anna, Ill., and Darlene Lacy of Alto Pass.

Friends may call at Hileman Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. today.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Tirey officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.