Wilbur Earl Forton Sr., 81, of Lewisburg, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Marshall Medical Center.

A native of Detroit, Mich., he was the son of the late Jeff Forton and Josephine Wilson Forton. He was retired from General Motors and a member of the Catholic Church. He was a veteran, serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, his son, William Allan Forton, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Kerce Forton of Lewisburg; one daughter, Denise (David) Tadajewski of Lewisburg; two sons, Lawrence William (Joan) Forton of Michigan and Wilber Forton Jr. of Lewisburg; one brother, Joseph Forton of Michigan; grandsons, Anthony Tadajewski, James Tadajewski, David Tadajewski, Larry Forton, and Eric Forton; granddaughters, Felicia Tadajewski, Kristy Tadajewski, Samantha Tadajewski, Cheri Forton, Laura Forton, and Angela Forton; and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Mr. Forton were conducted Monday, Feb. 25, in Sunset Park, with Father Bill Kelley officiating.

There was no visitation prior to the graveside.

You may send condolences of sympathy to the family at www.billsmcgaugh.com.

Bills-McGaugh Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.