Allan Forte Jr. Obituary (1932

Obituary Allan B. Forte, Jr. Allan was born on January 20, 1932 in Colon, Republic of Panama to Allan and Doris Forte. He passed away in Austin, Texas on January 25, 2024. He is widowed to Vilma L. Bernard who passed away on March 14, 2011. He has four children, Derrick, Michele, Darrell and Corey. Darrell is married to Sari Forte, and they provided Allan and Vilma with three grandchildren, Natalia, Isabella and Julian. Allan was the essence of a family man. His wife and children were his everything. He started studying God's word with his wife Vilma with a missionary couple, Richard and Doris Davis, in 1968. Vilma was baptized in 1972, and Allan dedicated his life to Jehovah in 1993. Throughout their marriage, Allan was an ardent supporter of the Truth and supported his wife in raising their children to be true Christians who love and worship Jehovah. Allan's greatest gift to his family is what is lamentably so lacking in this world. Simply put, a solid, loving, constant, spiritual man that was a husband and father. He fought the fine fight every day to give his best to his family and friends and was rewarded with family and friends that adored him. His favorite scripture 3 John 4 exudes the essence of his heart. It says, "No greater joy do I have than this: that I should hear that my children go on walking in the truth." The simplicity and elegance of this scripture explains the man that one called husband, four called father, three called grandfather, hundreds called friend, and millions called brother. When it came to his spiritual life, Allan was studious in nature. He relished seeking the "deeper things" of the Truth and discussing them. As a coach, he had an affinity for the young ones. He had an innate desire to see them succeed, avoid life's pitfalls, pursue their goals, and stay the faithful course. With his wife, and later alone, he was a formidable spiritual force. Allan now remains safely in the most secure location in the universe, Jehovah's memory. We look forward to seeing him again soon. Until then, we will miss him, and remember him with a smile. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am-2:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Austin Peel and Son Funeral Home, 607 E. Anderson Ln.