Jerold Lewis Forney, 77, of Parsons, Kansas was Promoted to Glory on August 10, 2022 at 4:10pm while surrounded by friends and immediate family at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis.
Jerry was the middle child of Brigadiers Lew and Edith Forney, and stepson to Alta Kinney Forney. He is preceded in death by his mother Edith, father Lew, younger brother Richard B. Forney, stepmother Alta Forney, and daughter Heather. Jerold is survived by his wife Carol, sons Shawn (53, Houston TX) and Scott (51, Orlando FL), daughter Shannon (43, Webster Groves, MO), and brother Hal (Wichita KS).
Jerold Forney was ordained as a minister in The Salvation Army in 1967 as a member of the Witnesses to the Faith session. He married session mate Carol Yount on June 15, 1968. June 15, 2022 marked their 54th wedding anniversary.
Jerry was known for his passion for performing gospel magic, his love of ministry in the Adult Rehabilitation Centers, and his dedication and heart for Emergency Disaster Services. He served as incident commander during the Joplin tornado, and took part in the relief efforts for hurricane Katrina and 9/11.
Jerry and Carol retired in 2011 from their final ministry appointment as pastors of the Anacortes Washington Salvation Army. From there they moved back to the Midwest to Arnold Missouri and began attending the Gateway Citadel Salvation Army in St. Louis. Jerold served as the treasurer and was an active member of the men’s fellowship.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday September 9th at 1pm at the Gateway Citadel Salvation Army (824 Union Rd) in St. Louis with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that charitable donations be made to The Salvation Army Midland Division Emergency Disaster Services in Jerold’s honor.
Sorry to hear Him and his wife were Lts in Streator back in late 60’s. He was great nan. We will miss him. RIP
Sorry to hear Him and his wife were Lts in Streator back in late 60’s. He was great nan. We will miss him. RIP
Was wondering why I haven’t had any post from Jerry. So sorry to hear of his death, but know he is with Jesus, His Savior.