Joseph J Forman

Joseph "Jerry" Forman Sr , age 86, of Odenville, AL passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in his home in Eufaula, AL where he had lived for the last twenty years.He was born on October 16, 1937, in Jefferson County, AL. Jerry graduated from St. Clair County High School, Class of 1956. He was employed by Anderson Electric in Leeds, Alabama for over 42 years. While there he worked as a machinist and a master welder. He was ordained as a deacon in 1958 at the First Baptist Church in Odenville. He was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church of Odenville. Jerry was loved by many. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved Alabama Football. He attended Christian Life Church in Eufaula, AL where he had many sweet friends. He was a passionate fisherman throughout his whole life. He spent many days and hours fishing with his family and friends. He was known as ‘Pawpaw’ to all the kids. He loved fishing and spending time with his kids, grandkids and great grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Elsie Forman, his son, Jerry Forman II, three sisters, Sharon Layman, Sarah Lynn Potts, and Cheryl Davis. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years. Juanita Bodiford Forman of Odenville/Eufaula, AL. His daughters, Belinda Forman of Eufaula, AL, Kathy (Ed) Brasher of Odenville, AL, Pamela (Troy) Pate of Moody, AL. Ten Grandchildren, Jenna (Jason) Morgan of Ashville, AL, JJ (Jennifer) Forman III of Odenville, AL, Trey (Jessica) Brasher, Shannon (Mary) Brasher of Odenville, AL, Kaylyn Pate of Houston, TX, Hannah (Jacob) DiNicola of Tampa, FL, Rayegan Pate of Tampa, FL, Bradye Pate of Moody, AL, Jaycee Pate and Jinger Pate of Moody, AL. Eight Great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Kilgroe Funeral Home 1750 Ashville Road Leeds, AL 35094.There will be a celebration of life service on Sunday, September 29, 2024, beginning at 2:00 PM at Kilgore Funeral Home followed by intermittence at Branchville Cemetery.