Nov 4, 2022

Daniel L. Forney, 92, of Hickory, formerly of Marianna, went to be with his Lord Wednesday November 2, 2022. He was born July 31, 1931, in Boalsburg, a son of the late Daniel C. and Ila L. Cummins Forney.

Dan was a 1948 graduate of Hickory High School. He spent his entire life as a building contractor, remodeler, cabinet maker and handyman. The first part of his career was with D.C. Forney and Sons; the remaining years he worked as an independent contractor.

Dan loved music and played trumpet in Kinders’ Orchestra, where he met his future wife, Janice A. Phillips. They were married June 29, 1952.

Dan loved his Lord and taught Sunday school for many years. He also loved to discuss topics relating to prophecy. Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation were the books of the Bible that he studied much.

Surviving are his children, Gail A. Pearson of Greene County, Gary L. Forney (Pam) of Hickory, and Neil C. Forney (Kelley) of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; five grandchildren, Jennifer F. Aardsma (Mark) of Champagne, Ill., Geoffrey L. Forney (Amber) of Vanderbilt, Kurt A. Forney (Melissa) of Denbo, Carrie R. Carlson of Wintersville, N.C., and Erika J. Bookhart of Greene County; 11 great-grandchildren, Nathan, Allison, Keira and Alex Aardsma, Graison and Andrew Forney, Kasi, Mayson, Katlyn and Matthew Forney, and Sydni Carlson.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his wife of 57 years, Janice A. Forney, who went to be with her Lord February 28, 2009; and his brother, James A. Forney.

Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to noon, the time of funeral services, Saturday, November 5, at Highland Brethren Church, 450 Highland Ridge Road, Marianna, PA 15345, with Pastor Rick Livingood officiating the service. Interment will follow in Highland Brethren Church Cemetery.

Arrangements handled by Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 East Maiden Street, Washington.

A guest book may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fletcher Brothers Ministries Inc., P.O. Box 65, Largo, FL 33779.