Obituary of
Forney, Joel
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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Tribute Wall of Forney, Joel
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family during this difficult time. No words are adequate to comfort.
Ann (Slade) Martin
Thursday October 13, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family during this difficult time. No words are adequate to comfort.
Rest easy.
K. Young
Thursday October 13, 2022
Rest easy.
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.
Brad Smith
Thursday October 13, 2022
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.
My heart is heavy. Have alot of pictures with Joel from Jr. High.
Condolences to all of the family.
Lori Riojas
Thursday October 13, 2022
My heart is heavy. Have alot of pictures with Joel from Jr. High.
Condolences to all of the family.
To Joels family, I am very sorry for your loss
Rhea Grenke
Thursday October 13, 2022
To Joels family, I am very sorry for your loss
Joel had one of the funniest personality….you could count on him to brighten up the room.He will be missed!
Kricket Hinton
Thursday October 13, 2022
Joel had one of the funniest personality....you could count on him to brighten up the room.He will be missed!
I’m so sorry. Prayers for comfort & peace. Love from cousin Jamie & family
Jamie Eppler
Thursday October 13, 2022
I’m so sorry. Prayers for comfort & peace. Love from cousin Jamie & family
So Sorry For your loss. Laura Godwin and Gayle Abernethy
gayle abernethy
Thursday October 13, 2022
So Sorry For your loss. Laura Godwin and Gayle Abernethy
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you
Elaine And Ray Ryan
Thursday October 13, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you