
Forney, Joel
Obituary
Joel Forney of Dallas, Texas passed away due to complications of congestive heart failure on Thursday morning, January 30, 2020. Joel was 47.
He is survived by four children; Hunter, Annabelle, Austin, and Olivia (and his beloved dog, Rocco). He is also survived by his mother and father, Cristeen & Chuck Forney of Corpus Christi, Texas; sisters Christie of Houston, Stef of Austin and grandmother, Lawanda Schram of Portland, Texas.
Joel was predeceased by his birth father. Bruce Allen Schram; grandfather, Robert J. Schram of Portland, Texas; grandmother, Ruth Hill Anderson of Portland, Texas and Joyce and Charles M. Forney of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Joel was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas and a graduate of Richard King High School. He had a kind soul, loved animals, and was a caring and generous friend. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones and his family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas, 75234.
Also, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 15th at Trinity by the Sea Episcopal Church in Port Aransas, Texas.
Memorial contributions in Joel’s name may be made to the Humane Society of Dallas County at 2719 Manor Way, Dallas, Texas, 75235, or a charity of your choice.
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Dear John,
It was such a nice pleasure to meet you, and what you had planned for my father just took my breath away. It was so special to hear you tell us how he would just come over to talk with you. I think it brought him much comfort. Thank you for putting that Air Force article of him on your website. I am going to have a replica made of the painting of his plane to give you. Thank you again for all you have done to honor our dad. Love, The Gillilands
It was such a nice pleasure to meet you, and what you had planned for my father just took my breath away. It was so special to hear you tell us how he would just come over to talk with you. I think it brought him much comfort. Thank you for putting that Air Force article of him on your website. I am going to have a replica made of the painting of his plane to give you. Thank you again for all you have done to honor our dad. Love, The Gillilands
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So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you
So Sorry For your loss. Laura Godwin and Gayle Abernethy
I’m so sorry. Prayers for comfort & peace. Love from cousin Jamie & family
Joel had one of the funniest personality….you could count on him to brighten up the room.He will be missed!
To Joels family, I am very sorry for your loss
My heart is heavy. Have alot of pictures with Joel from Jr. High.
Condolences to all of the family.
I’ve known Joel since 2001. This is quite a shock, I just chatted with him on New Year’s Eve. So sorry to hear this.
Rest easy.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family during this difficult time. No words are adequate to comfort.