Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Walter G. "Bill" Fornea Jr.

About

Louisiana Tech University

FUNERAL HOME

E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2260 W. 21st Avenue

Covington, Louisiana

Walter Fornea Obituary

FORNEA Walter G. "Bill" Fornea, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at age 53. Beloved husband of Carolyn D. Fornea. Loving father of Nathaniel Russ Fornea and Michael J. Bradley Fornea. Son of Kathryn Givens Fornea and Walter G. "Bill" Fornea, Sr. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. He was born in Bogalusa, LA and raised in Waldron, Arkansas. He graduated from LA Tech with an Associate Degree in surveying and a B.S. in Civil Engineering and worked for Burk-Kleinpeter Inc. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He viewed life as an adventure and lived life that way. His many hobbies include being a Cub Scout den leader, Boy Scouts of America, coaching little league baseball, woodworking, playing softball, and working with his son on his '67 Mustang. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Services at First Baptist Church of Covington, 16333 Hwy. 1085, Covington, LA 70433 on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Sunday evening at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and at First Baptist Church of Covington on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Old Fornea Cemetery. Please sign the online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Fornea

39 Entries

Charles W. Cook

January 22, 2021

He was a nice friend to me.

Charles W. Cook

January 26, 2020

"Bill" was a good friend and hunting companion. Glad he was my friend. GOD Bless

February 3, 2012

Bill and Kathryn,
I just heard of the passing of your son and want you to know that Abigial and I are really sad and will be praying for you guys and Bill's family.
Bobby and Abigial Sebastian

Marq Webb

February 3, 2012

Dear Bill and Kathryn, I am just now learning of your untimely loss of your son. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you work though this painful time. May God Bless you all and may He hold you in the palm of His hand.

Brad Wilson

February 1, 2012

Carolyn, I just saw Bill's obituary in the Monday paper here today. I always liked y'all, and am so sorry for your loss. You will certainly be in my prayers over the next few days. Hang in there.

Johm/Glenda Baswell

February 1, 2012

Kathryn/Bill: very sorry to hear about your lost, it will take time. God knows best but take care of yourself and God will bless>

Sheryl Hickerson

February 1, 2012

Bill and Kathryn, I am so sorry to hear about your son. Please know Henry and I will be praying for you and your family. So sorry! Love you guys, Sheryl

Russell Sparks

January 31, 2012

Bill and Kathryn,
Even though it's been years since I've seen any of you, when I heard the sad news of Bill Jr, my clock automatically turned back to childhood days around Waldron. The Forneas were a big part of my growing up days. I have many fond memories of Bill Jr., such as, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and playing in the band together. During this time I want to offer my condolences and I pray for peace and comfort for your family.

January 31, 2012

Bill and Kathryn,
I just heard the news of Bill's death. The last time I saw him was at our 30th year reunion. We had a good visit and really re-connected. It seemed that we had a lot in common, with the most being our devotion to our families. There are a lot of good memories from living in Waldron and being in the band. It seems like only yesterday and life seemed so simple. Remembering him tonight and praying that God carries you through. Just lean on Him!!!
Donnie Jones
Class of 1977

Rhonda James

January 31, 2012

So sorry for your loss. May God be with you. Class of 1977

Tom Hunter

January 31, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. Knew and worked with Bill for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

January 30, 2012

Bill, i knew you when I worked on the KIsatchie and if your son was anything like the grand guy you are, he was a wonderful person. You and the family are in my prayers.

Tom Fair

Nita Kaye (Bynum) Wheelis

January 30, 2012

Dear Kathryn and Bill,
It's been many years since Bill and I were in school together in Waldron. I have lots of school and church memories. My prayers are with you and Bill's family as you move forward. As you know this is not 'good-bye' but 'see you soon'. God will see you through. Blessings.

valerie darden-davis

January 30, 2012

Carol, you are in our prayers. Sorry for you loss.

Valerie and Karla

Doug Y'Barbo

January 30, 2012

So sorry for your lost. I enjoyed working with Bill.

January 30, 2012

Thinking of your Family!

Coach Russell, Coach Fuller and Central Heights family.

Don Vardeman

January 30, 2012

Carol Russ and J your in our thoughts and prayers. Don Doug and Gayla Vardeman

January 30, 2012

Carol, Russ, & J, we are sorry for your loss. Your family has meant so much to us. You are in our prayers today. Murvel & Charlottee Holt.

joan anderson

January 30, 2012

carol, i am so sorry for yor loss and for your sons too. there are few words to offer at this time, but know i am praying and thinking of you and your family.

Marlin and Jayne Hughes

January 30, 2012

Carol,

We were shocked and saddened to hear about Bill. We have many fond memories of you and Bill and your sweet boys. Please know that we will be praying for you, Russ, and Jay. We love you.

Bette & Bill Newborn

January 29, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

James & Dee Jeffery

January 29, 2012

Kathryn & Bill, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you......

Elaine Wingate Hurst

January 29, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about Bill. I saw it in the local paper. You were special friends to us. My sympathy to you and the boys. I will be praying for you all in the difficult times ahead.

George Landrum

January 29, 2012

Bill and Kathryn. I am so sorry for your loss . I am also sorry for his family ! I know that he will be there to welcome you at the end of your journey. I will also be there!

Mark Edge

January 29, 2012

Carol,Russ,Jay
I was sorry to hear of Bill passing and I will always remember the time he and I work together. So sorry for your loss but I am praying for you and that God will comfort you at this time.

January 29, 2012

Carol, Russ & Jay,

Our loving thoughts are with all of you...we prayed for you all in Sunday School this morning, and we all remember well your days here at FBC Nacogdoches. Bill truly fought the good fight and served the Lord through every trial with his health ....we will never forget him and the inspiration he was to all.

Ronnie & Melanie Theiss

Paul & Sharon Newborn

January 29, 2012

Kathryn & Bill, we're so sad for you and your family. We have great memories of "little" Bill growing up and being involved with the youth at Waldron 1st Bapt. What a blessed time! Our prayers are with you.

Wayne & Lynn Shepherd

January 29, 2012

Dear Carol, Russ, and Jay
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss of Bill, we shared so many years together, and he will be missed, and remembered. We send all my prayers and condolences.

Robin Kirk

January 29, 2012

Dearest Carol, Russ, & Jay
So sorry to here about the loss of Bill. David and I will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

January 29, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers with you and your family. Vicki Metcalf and family, Waldron, AR

David Collmorgen

January 29, 2012

Carol, Russ, and Jay

Bill was a good fellow co-worker and person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

David R. Collmorgen

Roy B Sanders

January 29, 2012

Carol,Russ & jay
I enjoyed working and coaching baseball with Bill,sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hazel Phillips

January 28, 2012

Dear Carolyn, Russ and Michael,

I am so sorry to learn of Bill's death.
My sincerest sympathy and caring thoughts to you and his parents and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Laura Williams

January 28, 2012

We just want you to know that we are thinking about you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.

Durward Henry

January 28, 2012

We are so sorry to read about Bill in the paper this morning. God bless you, Carol and the boys. Our sympathy also to his parents.

January 27, 2012

"He was a good friend at work and while hunting. I'm proud to have known him. Please accept my prayers during these trying times." Charles W. Cook (Center, Texas)

January 27, 2012

Carol, Russ & Jay
Bill was a good man and I enjoyed working with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Bob Parker

The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

January 27, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Maryann Duval

January 27, 2012

Carol,Russ,&Jay
We wanted to let you know how sorry we are for your loss and that you are in our thoughts & prayers
Paul,Maryann & Lp Duval

Showing 1 - 39 of 39 results