Frank Lee Forneris, a Coalgate resident, was born on November 11, 1942, to Frank and Beatrice (Cornelius) Forneris, at Coalgate, Oklahoma. He passed away on September 15, 2024, at McAlester, Oklahoma, at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 4 days. Frank graduated from Coalgate High School in the Class of 1960. He married Ruth Imogene Couch on August 22, 1966 at Winterhaven, California. They celebrated 54 years together before her passing on March 26, 2020. Frank entered the the U.S. Navy in June of 1960 and served his country until he retired in 1984. Most of his navy career was spent on submarines where he would travel to many countries such as the Philippines, Japan, Scotland, New Zealand, Australia and Korea. The family mostly lived in Honolulu, Hawaii and California while he was in the Navy. After he retired, he came back home to Coalgate where he started his registered black Simmental herd. He enjoyed his farm and he especially loved having his trusty border collie, Sugar, by his side.

SURVIVED BY

Children: Debbie and Ernie Fanning of Coalgate, OK

Theresa Forneris of Coalgate, OK

Frank Jr and Jeannie Forneris of Ada, OK

Grandchildren: Roland and Beverly Fanning of Clarksville, TN

Krystal and David Street of Coalgate, OK

Amber Fanning of Coalgate, OK

Kacey and Shaun Sijer of Coalgate, OK

Kassidy Beck and significant other Travis Bourland of Coalgate, OK

Nolan and Macee Fanning of Clarksville, TN

Alysanne Kate Forneris of Oklahoma City, OK

Great Grandchildren: Emery and Eastyn Fanning of Clarksville, TN

Atty Fanning of Coalgate, OK

Kessler Fanning of Clarksville, TN

Christian Magers and Landon Street of Coalgate, OK

Braislin and Draxton Ely of Coalgate, OK

Kadence and Kensley George of Coalgate, OK

Brothers: John Ray Forneris of Prague, OK

Benny Forneris of Orange Grove, TX

Special Grandson: Clint Mowdy

Farm Family: James Mowdy, Dianna Garside and Matt Hooe

Along with nieces, nephews, cousins and dearly loved friends

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Wife: Imogene Forneris

Parents: Frank and Beatrice Forneris

Brother: Frank David Forneris

Sister: Paula Ennis

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DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Thursday, September 19th, 2024

PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Coalgate, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Pastor David Unsell

INTERMENT: Coalgate Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Ernie Fanning, DJ Street, Roland Fanning, Nolan Fanning, Shaun Sijer, Clint Mowdy

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: James Mowdy, Katy Porter, Dianna Garside, Christian Magers, Braislin Ely, Landon Street, Matt Hooe

FAMILY NIGHT Wednesday 6-8PM

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ernest Paul Fanning

Scholarship Fund at Coalgate Schools appreciated

CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNSFSCOALGATE@SBCGLOBAL.NET.  PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE

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