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Raymond Van "Ray" Forcier

Raymond Forcier Obituary

Raymond "Ray" Van Forcier

SHREVEPORT, LA - Memorial services for Raymond "Ray" Van Forcier, 61, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Open Range Fellowship, 9950 Hwy 80, Greenwood, LA. Officiating will be Brother Dennis Aaron.

Ray was born on June 22, 1948, in Waltham, MA, to Raymond and Dorothy Louise McPhail Forcier. He passed away on May 1, 2010, in Keithville, LA.

Ray will be remembered for his many years in agricultural related interests. He was a farm broadcaster and associate with Jack Dillard at KWKH radio. He also was Livestock Director for the State Fair of Louisiana for a number of years. Ray was the Arena Manager for the City of Marshall, owned and operated his own business, and taught at Central School in Grand Cane, where he also coached basketball. Ray also served as Secretary-Treasurer for the LRCA for over 20 years.

Ray was preceded in death by his father Raymond Forcier. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 15 years, Debra Forcier; his mother, Dorothy Louise McPhail Forcier; son, Brandon Bounds; daughter, Shanna Guin; grandchildren, Erica Jones, Emilee Guin, Elizabeth Guin, and Brent Bounds; sister, Linda Forcier; and a host of friends.

Ray's family acknowledges the care and compassion of the staff at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, Schumpert Hospice, and Ray's many friend and family members.

Memorials may be made in Ray's name to the American Cancer Society. Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Southside 318-687-1256

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Published by Shreveport Times on May 2, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Forcier

17 Entries

Mary Gasper

May 6, 2010

Debra - Ray's Memorial Service was so fitting for Ray. I found myself smiling at some of the pictures you displayed. I feel like that is exactly what Ray would have wanted, for us to smile when we think of him.

May 5, 2010

Debra I'm going miss ray he has always been there when I rodeoed w/ him we always helped each other . there always be a place in my heart for ray he was good man all the Cowbys r going miss him . John Godwin .

May 4, 2010

Debra, I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frankie Jones Brand

Keenan Gingles

May 4, 2010

As a reporter for The Times who often covered the State Fair Jr. Livestock Show and Sale, my path often crossed that of Ray. I will always remember his friendly smile and his helpful nature. He was truly a gentleman. May God bless his family.

Beverly Jiles

May 4, 2010

Debra, I just want to tell you my heart hurts for you and your family. I pray for God's comfort for you all. May God touch you in your time of need.

Christine Nugent

May 4, 2010

Debra, I'm so sorry to hear about Ray, just know you are in my thought and prayers as God holds you in his arms and guides you thru these times.
Christine KeithvilleUMC

Fabienne Thrash

May 3, 2010

Ray was the epitome of every good thing a COWBOY is supposed to be. I can't help but think that Lonesome came to take Ray home. He was a gentleman, a gentle man...and a GOOD friend. I enjoyed working with Ray at the Radio Ranch. I'll miss having Ray in the world.

Glenda Melton

May 2, 2010

Debra, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. This is so not the way or the age a fine man like Ray should have to leave us, but he fought a good fight and never lost his sense of humor through it all. His passing will without a doubt leave a huge void in the rodeo and horse show community and I am so thankful for the privilege of having known him. May God's peace and love surround you and your family today and in the days to come. Glenda Melton

Buck Evinger

May 2, 2010

For me, Ray epitomized the modern cowboy gentlemen. You could always count on the words coming out of his mouth to be true and exact. We shared many laughs in the mornings we worked together and I am glad to have called him a friend. Rest in Peace

Garnett Thomas

May 2, 2010

To The Fourcier Family,
We will always remember his smile and willing to help all in the Agri. world. It did not matter if it was a Rodeo, Fair, Horse Show, Horse Sale or helping the Youth. He will truly be missed by our family we thought the world of him. Garnett Thomas

Chris Giordano

May 2, 2010

Debra,
Ray will always be remembered here at the State Fair of Louisiana. He contributed a great deal to the success of the State Fair Livestock Show and to the State Fair Rodeo over the years. Now he can enjoy comfort in the arms of God and see some of his old friends that have passed before him including my father, Sam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tricia Webb Grayson

May 2, 2010

So sorry to hear about Ray. I worked with him at the old Radio Ranch (KWKH) and he was always a pleasure to be around. Prayers and thoughts with your family.

Carol Calkins

May 2, 2010

To Mrs. Forcier, Ray's mom.

I was so sorry to hear about Ray. He was one of my dearest friends at Airline Highschool and during college. He was always there for me. I jokingly called him Father Forcier as he counseled me on many of my dating challenges. He was my neighbor too and protector. I will never forget the night I got home from work from the telephone company and the door was unlocked. My family was gone on vacation. He grabbed a baseball bat and came over and sneaked through the house looking for intruders and thankfully never found one. We had a tacit agreement that if by the time we were 30 that we were not married we would marry. But of course that did not happen as life has a way of spinning off in many directions. My prayers are with you and Ray's family and friends. My mom sends her condolences also. Carol Calkins, Gun Barrel City, Texas

Kaye Cannon

May 2, 2010

You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father, son, a special friend. I will remember you in my prayers. Ray and Barney are in the big ranch in the sky having a good ole time....

"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."

Jo Robinson Heflin

May 2, 2010

To the Forcier family,
Please accept my condolences in Ray's passing. I knew Ray through the rodeos & the livestock shows at the fairgrounds. He always had a warm smile & encouraging word. Ray will be greatly missed! He will be one of the guardian angels that many a cowboy & cowgirl can look up to know that he is watching over them. My prayers will be with yall.

Richard Nichols

May 2, 2010

Debra sorry to here about Ray. My prayers go out to you,Brandon and Shanna.I often think about you and the kids and how you are doing.May God help ease the pain and he will in time. Just be strong and keep the faith.

Mary (Mann) Serra

May 2, 2010

To the Forcier family, please accept my deepest sympathies. I had the pleasure of working with Ray at KWKH, & enjoyed the stories he & Barney would share. Once, I drove a Dodge Dakota to work when my car was in the shop, & they said "We wondered who was driving that toy truck!" Always put a smile on my face. Blessings to you all.

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