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Forney, Joel

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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. 
Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.   

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  1. Ann (Slade) Martin says:

    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.

  2. K. Young says:

    Rest easy.

    K. Young

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Rest easy.

  3. Brad Smith says:

    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.

  4. Lori Riojas says:

    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.

  5. Rhea Grenke says:

    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

  6. Kricket Hinton says:

    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!

  7. Jamie Eppler says:

    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

  8. gayle abernethy says:

    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

  9. Elaine And Ray Ryan says:

    So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you

    Elaine And Ray Ryan

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you

9 thoughts on “Forney, Joel”

  1. Ann (Slade) Martin

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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!

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Elaine And Ray Ryan

    So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you

    Elaine And Ray Ryan

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you

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