JOHN T. MACKLIN, 28, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 10:42 pm, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Route 159, just north of Red Bud, Illinois. He was born to Toney R. and Melissa A. (nee Kaltenbach) Macklin on February 3, 1984 in Centreville, Illinois. He had been a Forklift Operator for Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation. He was of the Lutheran Faith. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved riding his motorcycles. He was also a MMA Fighter and was part of Team Pain. He loved animals, especially his two dogs C.J. & Candi. He was a very outgoing person and loved being with his family and friends. Survivors: Mother Melissa Macklin Red Bud, IL 4 Siblings Tony Macklin Red Bud, IL Sarah Macklin Red Bud, IL Hannah Kaltenbach Red Bud, IL Charlene Watson Collinsville, IL Step-Grandfather Robert Causey Cahokia, IL Paternal Grandparents Roy & Betty Macklin French Village, MO 2 Dogs C.J. & Candi Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by: Father - Toney Macklin, Grandmother - Jo Causey, Grandfather - John Kaltenbach, Great Grandmother - Sarah Louise Macklin, Grandmother - Opal Gibson and Zeus Funeral Service: 7:30 pm, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Russell Koen Visitation: Thursday - 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Family Choice