BORN

1925

DIED

2013

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Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar

Austin, Texas

James Foradory, Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 15, 2013.

James Foradory Sr., of Garfield, TX., was born to John D. and Maxine M. Foradory on September 6, 1925 in Jollyville, TX and passes into heaven in Austin, TX on May 14, 2013.

He was in World War II veteran under General Patton in the Tank Division. He was a member of the Travis County Sheriff's Posse for over 40 years and owned the and operated Foradory's Texaco Store and gas station for over 40 years in the Garfield Community. He was also a member of the Pilot Knob VFW.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters; Julia Lockwood (Leroy), Mary Meurer (John), Olive Nelson; Brothers John and Eugene (Poppy).

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lucille Neel Foradory; they were married in St. Ignatius Catholic Church on May 27, 1948. His children; James Jr. (Linda), Charles R., Shirley Gattis (Alvin), Terry W. (Martha) and Patrick D. (Lynn), sister Hellen Ragsale (Willis) Brother Max (Shirley), Arnold (Annette), Drew (Joyce), Henry (Roxann), Brother in law Robert Nelson, and Sister in law Jane roper Foradory, 18 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, and one Great great Grand daughter.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening, on Friday, the 17th of May 2013, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. A Rosary will be recited at seven o'clock that evening.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ten o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 18th of May 2013, at St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, 126 W Oltorf, Austin, Texas. Interment will follow in Haynie Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.

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May 24, 2013

Karen Williford

Lucille & family, I just learned of James' passing. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and will be greatly missed.

May 21, 2013

william barnes

we miss you

we love you

May 20, 2013

dear Foradory family,
Please accept our sympathy . the old families knew each other.
Santo Buratti and his brothers and Santo's son, Chester knew the family many years ago. From the old country paisan.
May God provide peace comfort strength and love .
Sincerely,

May 17, 2013

Ms. Ross

Rodney, I am glad you called to tell me about your dad's passing. My condolences on your family's loss. My thoughts are with you during this trying moment. I'm not going to make the rosary this evening, but will be at the funeral tomorrow at St. Ignatius. Peace my friend.

May 17, 2013

BENNY GAY

RODNEY,I WAS SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DADDY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU MY OLD FRIEND.GODS GONNA LIKE HIM ALOT!
BENNY,

May 17, 2013

Our most heartfelt condolences to the Foradory Family(Pat,Terry,James)
Grief is personal and the loss of a parent is heartfelt. May the Grace of God hold you and bring you the peace and comfort you seek.
God Bless You All
Kathy S. Ruiz & the RUIZ Family.

May 17, 2013

ml stanfield

svae us a fried apple pie we will share it when we git there.you will be very missed by all of us ml.,and marty,stanfield.may you rest in peace.

May 17, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

May 16, 2013

Jenniffer St.Peter

We spent many hours at that store. He was a great man and loved by many!

May 16, 2013

Linda Meyer

What a Great Man! I remember going in his store and hearing all the stories of his Grand-Daughters and all the picture of them in his store. My Prayers are with all the Family!

May 15, 2013

Arnold & Annette Foradory

May you rest in peace dear brother, James, and know that you will be sorely missed by all your loved ones. Annette & I will always hold you dear to our hearts as you and Lucille stood up for us when we were married October 14, 1961. You were always my older brother whom I looked up to and admired, and who worked sooo hard for his family!!! I will always remember riding in the Sheriff's Posse with you and what fun we had at the rodeos, parades and family functions. LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR BROTHER, ARNOLD

May 15, 2013

Laura Foradory-Whited

Save me a taco and a fried apple pie in heaven Pawpaw.

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