Charles Robert Morecraft, 78, of Marshall, IL passed away 7:30 AM Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the home of his son of Vandalia, IL. He was a retired operating engineer having worked most of his career for Bedino construction. He was born March 8, 1936 at Marshall, IL, the son of Claude J. Morecraft and Esther Sanders Morecraft. He married Lou Brosman Dec. 4, 1954 at Marshall, IL and she preceded him in death on Oct. 15, 2012. Surviving are three sons, Robb (Lindy Young - Companion) Morecraft of Hanna City, IL, Rusty (Libby) Morecraft of Muddy, IL and Ron (Debra) Morecraft of Vandalia, IL; grandchildren, April (David ) Kelly, Andy Morecraft, Jeff Morecraft, Lane Morecraft, Drew Morecraft, Sean Morecraft, Audree Morecraft and Emily Morecraft; great grandchildren, Anthony Scott, Logan Scott, Autumn Kelly and Ethan Kelly; a sister, Martha Hutchens of Marshall, IL; brothers, Fred Morecraft of Marshall, IL, Harold Morecraft of Dennison, IL, Larry Morecraft of West Union, IL and James Morecraft of Charleston, IL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Jackson and a brother, Don Sanders. He was a member of the Marshall Baptist Church, Clark Co. Post #90 of the American Legion and was a graduate of Marshall High School. He was a veteran of the US Army. Services in honor of his life will be 10:30 AM Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Ellis and Bro. Paul Cooper officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Clark Co. Post #90 of the American Legion and VFW Post #5975. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Friday and one-hour prior services on Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Baptist Church.