MARYDEL - Howard "Ricky" Foraker, 59, of Marydel, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at home with his loving family by his side. Born on Feb. 27, 1951, in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Pearl and Elwood E. Foraker, Sr. Ricky's favorite pastimes were going to Easter Seals, bowling, watching the Wizard of Oz, King Kong and Mighty Joe Young. He was the most wonderful and loving uncle, brother and son any family could have ever wished for. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Elwood "Tommy" and Randolff "Reds" Foraker. He is survived by four sisters, Pauline Cahall, Dolores Budd and her husband Howard, Louise Pacelt and her husband Fred, and Irene Coleman; a brother, Clarence Foraker and his wife Inga; and a great host of nieces and nephews including, Howard and Peggy Coleman with whom he lived and cared for him during the past 23 years. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sep. 21, at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, 212 N. Broad Street, Middletown, where family and friends may visit from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday evening, Sept. 20, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Ricky will be laid to rest with his parents in Townsend Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Old Paths Baptist Church, 1284 Westville Road, Marydel, DE 19964. Arrangements made by Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, Middletown, DE. On-line condolences may be sent to www.daniels-hutchison.com 302-378-3410