Cornelius G. "Tick" Forcell

Cornelius G. "Tick" Forcell obituary, Donaldsonville, LA

Cornelius G. "Tick" Forcell

Cornelius Forcell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Demby & Son Funeral Home on Oct. 9, 2025.

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On September 26, 2025, Cornelius "Tick" G. Forcell departed his earthly home. He was born to the late Cornelius Green and Ora Forcell on February 24, 1948.
He leaves to cherish his wife, Barbara Forcell, five sons, Keith (Robin) Green and Cornelius (Laura) Forcell of Monroe, La; Wardell (Maxine) Forcell and Cardell (Leslie) Forcell of Donaldsonville, LA; five daughters, Tisha Forcell, Tamala Forcell, Juanita Forcell, Ameka Forcell and Crystal Spears of Donaldsonville, La; one sister, Joyce F. Green, one brother, Rev. Royce Forcell all of Donaldsonville, LA., a God daughter, Tina Martin; twenty-eight grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Cornelius Green and Ora Forcell; two sons, Calvin and James Forcell; two daughters, Debbie Forcell and Dalacia Spears, and a sister, Dottie Singleton.
A memorial service will be held at11am, on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Revelation of Truth Ministry, 32060 Dorcy Road, White Castle, LA 70788.
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