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Forrest Commander Obituary
Mr. Commander was born April 20, 1932, in Fort Worth, to Edward Forrest Commander and Hazel Clara Taylor Commander. He married Frances LaFon Stone, October 31, 1958, in Saginaw, Texas. He was a descendent of the Radcliff family, pioneers in the Bear Creek area of Parker and Tarrant Counties. Red served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Granbury Church of Christ and a Master Mason for 50 plus years. Red loved people, never met a stranger and had friends everywhere. He loved his wife, kids and grandkids.
Survivors include his wife, LaFon Commander; children, Forrest "Pete" Commander Jr. and wife, Carolyn, Sherry Jones and husband, Dennis, Kathy Commander, Jennifer Commander and Jonathan Brightman; grandchildren, Mallory Wacht and husband, Matt, Forrest "Terry" Commander III; brother, John Commander and wife, Billie; brother-in-law, James Stone and wife, Nancy; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials may be made Community Service Center at Granbury Church of Christ, or American Cancer Society.
Wiley Funeral Home
Granbury, Texas
817-573-3000
April 20, 1932 - September 11, 2013
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Martha Range
September 6, 2022
Red Commander was a good gentle man. He always had a smile and was a caring husband and father. I knew him in church in Waco, Tx. Every Sunday or evening gathering was graced by his presence. Now he resides with the LORD. May we all see him once again. God bless you, Red.
Foy Forehand
September 19, 2013
Nancy Reba Forehand, my mmother, made pies for "Red" for the Saginaw Drug Store and "Red" and I had a lot of car fun together. May all his family receive the best possible comfort. Love, Foy G. Forehand
September 17, 2013
Your husband and father was always a gentleman and very proud of his family. I am honored to have known him.My prayers are with you.Lance High,Waco
carolyn commander
September 17, 2013
Red,you welcomed me into your family with open arms.You & LaFon were super in-laws.It's such a blessing to be married to your wonderful son.
We will miss you sorely,but I know that when the time comes,we'll be reunited with you in the Heavenly realms.
Love you,
Carolyn
Stephanie Bothwell
September 14, 2013
Sherry, Dennis, Mallory and family,
To offer my condolences for you and your family at the news of your daddy's passing. I know you know that he is home with Jesus since to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. May you experience the comfort of the Holy Spirit and know that God holds you close to his heart. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Bonnie Peek
September 14, 2013
Sherry, all of you are in my prayers. I know how it hurts. Let me know if I can do anything for you. Bonnie
Martha Range
September 13, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to the Commander family. Red was a wonderful man who met everyone with an open heart. He will be missed. God Bless you and keep you Red.
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