John C. Foraker, 65, husband of Rose M. (Hill) Foraker, of Spring City, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in the Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville. Born in Norristown, he was a son of the late Frank and Elsie (Fields) Foraker.

John had been employed by Coopers Roofing in Norristown and most recently as an operator for Allied Waste. He was an amazing Pop-Pop and wonderful father and husband.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Foraker is survived by his daughters, Shannon M. Foraker, companion of Shontez Corley, of York, Heidi E. Foraker, companion of Richard Altemus, of Pottstown and Rebecca R. Foraker, companion of Adam Brant, of Royersford; brother, George “Dick” Foraker, of Norristown; and seven grandchildren, Dominique, Day Day, Derryck, Anthony, Jason, Christopher and Jelly Belly. He was preceded in death by four sisters and seven brothers.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, on Monday, April 7, 2014, at 2:30 pm. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Donald B. Eisenhauer. Friends will be received from 1:30-2:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.