John Thomas Forde, 71, of Robinson, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at his residence. Graveside will be 2PM Friday, October 1, 2010 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Kevin Harrison officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Thursday, September 30th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lawrence Forde and Laura Lee Forde; and brother, J. B. Markum.
Survivors include sons, John Robert Forde of Lacy Lakeview, and Barry Dean Forde and wife Audrey of Kosse; daughter, Robin Lanell Colvin and husband Scott of Robinson; three brothers; four sisters; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Pappy was a very strong and caring person.He was a very loving grandfather to my children.We will miss him very much, but he will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda,Jimmy.Natisha,Bryan & Marcus.
Uncle Johnny was (almost) always laughing! He was generous & fun-loving. I loved him & will miss him. But, I know he is with God & no longer in pain. I’ll never forget you Uncle Johnny! Love, Cindy
We did not know Mr Forde personally, but we know he must have been a good man to bring up such caring children. You are all in our prayers. May God be your peace and comfort in your time of need.
Gene and I are so sorry. I don’t know how to put a lifetime of memories, happy times and times not so happy in such a short space. We all know that these memories are there for us anytime we chose to remember. We try to prepare ourselves for what we know is inevidable but somehow when that time comes we are never ready. Just rest in the promise that Johnny is in a better place and we are all better for knowing him. Johnny was a special person who touched so many lives in so many wonderful ways.
On behalf of Providence Hospice, please accept our condolences in the loss of Mr. Forde. Our thoughts are with you.