Marion S. Futrell, 64, Rockford, died at 3:07 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in Amberwood Care Center.nbsp; Born June 12, 1946 in Corning, Arkansas, son of Shelton and Elizabeth Ladyman Futrell.nbsp; He graduated in 1964 with the first graduating class of Guilford High School and attended Rock Valley College.nbsp; Formerly employed at J.L. Clark.nbsp; He loved sports and participated in baseball and basketball.nbsp; He also loved racing cars at the Byron Drag Strip and riding his motorcycles.nbsp;
Survivors include his sons, Philip (Beth) Futrell and Bob (Robyn) Futrell; brother, Michael (Teresa) Futrell; grandchildren, Philip, Samantha, Thomas, Zachary and Faith; former wife and mother of his children, Patricia Rappa ; nieces and a nephew.nbsp; Predeceased by his parents.
Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2011 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. Randy Young officiating.nbsp; Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.nbsp; Visitation from 10 a.m. until time of the service.nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com