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Todd Fore passed peacefully Thursday afternoon, March 19, 2024. He fought such a long, hard fight with cancer. He was a warrior and the love of Joanna's life! They had a blessed life with so many great memories! He was such an inspiration to his family and community. We know God had a plan for Todd, and Todd knew that as well. He once said he was in a "win-win" situation -- if he beat cancer. that was a win. If he didn't, that was a win as well. So many people loved Todd and he will be truly missed. Everyone has always been so supportive through Todd's journey. Many have asked how they can support Joanna and the family at this difficult time in their lives. If you would like to donate to help with expenses that have accumulated in the past, as well as helping with immediate expenses for the family, please consider donating. So many of you loved Todd so much and will miss him. Thank you for your support in this time of need.
Obituary
Todd Jason Fore, 54, of Texarkana, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer with his family and friends at his side.
Todd was born August 7, 1969, in Dallas, Texas.
Todd was a loving husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, Papa, and friend. He was a leader and a mentor to many in the community he served. He could always make you laugh with his great sense of humor and always had such a positive outlook on life. He loved to help and teach people whenever possible.
A true hero to many, he was a veteran in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a patrol officer with the Texarkana Police Department, then spent the majority of his career with the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office where he retired as a Lieutenant. He then became the Justice of the Peace for Bowie County and was also the President and a founding member of the Bowie County Dive Team since its creation in 2009. He loved his job and serving his community.
He loved his family dearly, was proud of his sons, and held a special place in his heart for his two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Joanna Fore; two sons, Colby Fore, and wife Samantha; and Jason Fore and wife Lindsey; grandchildren, Steven and Luke Fore; mother, Larue Shilling and husband Clarence; brother, Toby Fore and wife Christy; nieces, Tiffany, April, and Avery Fore; brother, Tracy Fore; nephew, Jonathan Fore; father-in-law, Ernest Johnson and wife Vivian; brother-in-law, Wade Johnson and wife Connie; along with many other relatives and friends.
The Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at First Baptist Church Moore’s Lane Texarkana, Texas, where he was a member. This celebration can be viewed online at www.fbctexarkana.org/live.
In lieu of Flowers, the family is asking for memorial donations to be made to the Bowie County Dive Team, 1910 N. Kings Hwy #903, Nash, Texas 75569, or through Venmo.
