John Henry Forkner Jr.

John Henry Forkner Jr.

John Forkner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 1, 2011.
A retired mechanic, he died at 2:53 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011. He was 53 and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Greater Risen Sun Baptist Church on Saturday, July 2, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by Pastor Randall Ellison. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Diane F. Forkner; sons, Christopher Freeman and wife Sharicka, John Forkner III and wife Latarsha, Roderick Jermaine Forkner and Sedrick Jerome Forkner; sisters, Marchae Forkner and Karen Forkner; brother, Dwayne Forkner; nine grandchildren, five godchildren and two aunts. Preceded in death by his parents, aunts, uncles and nephew. He enjoyed fishing and watching old John Wayne westerns.

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July 2, 2011

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Pat Anderson

July 2, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Courtney Williams

July 2, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Calvin Jenkins

July 2, 2011

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU IN. HIS CARE . WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY , THE JENKINS FAMILY

Gwen Mathews

July 1, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Belva Reaves

July 1, 2011

Diane,
Sorry to hear about your lost. Stay focus on God and completely trust in him and I know that you will make it through this time of sorrow.

Cheryl Dukes

July 1, 2011

To Diane

How do I begin to tell you, how sorry I was to hear about the passing of your Husband.

I never had the opportunity to meet him, but you and I have been friends for over 33 years.

Just know, that I am only a phone call away and that you can call me any time day of night.

May the fond memories that you have of John, help you get through this most difficult time.

With Loving Sympathy
Cheryl Dukes & Family

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July 1, 2011

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