Johnny Raybon Forker

Johnny Raybon Forker obituary, Evansville, IN

Johnny Raybon Forker

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800 S. Hebron Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714

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Johnny Forker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ziemer Funeral Home - East Chapel on Dec. 8, 2025.
Johnny Raybon Forker, 62, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at his home. He was born January 7, 1963 in Evansville to Inita (Dawson) Whitney and the late Lois Raybon Forker.
Johnny graduated from Bosse High School in 1981. He liked finding arrowheads and loved to fish. Johnny was an avid fan of professional wrestling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Johnny is survived by his mother, Inita Whitney; sister, Rhonda Robling; nieces, Kayla Watson and Kiana Robling; and great-niece, Kynnadi Watson.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville. A Funeral service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Caring Services, 324 N.W. 6th Street, Evansville, IN 47708.
Condolences may be shared online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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Upcoming Events

Dec

10

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel

800 S. Hebron Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714

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Dec

10

Funeral service

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel

800 S. Hebron Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714

Send Flowers

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