Samson Joseph Fornette Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Samson Joseph Fornette Jr. of Morgan City, Louisiana, born in Baldwin, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 19, 2025 at the age of 73. Samson Joseph touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Almetra Lyles Burnett of Morgan City, LA. and Samson Joseph Fornette, Sr. of Charenton, LA; his grandparents, Bertha Nero Lyles and Thomas Lyles Sr.; his siblings, Robert Jones Sr. and Francis Morisetti; his mother-in-law Doretha Oliney; his stepchildren, Debra Oliney and David Oliney; his wife Savannah O. Fornette of Morgan City, LA; his stepchildren, Sherita Molden (Karl) of Walker, LA, Timika Francois (Sylvester) of Berwick, LA and Gregory Oliney (Michelle) of Chalmette, LA; his sisters, Joslyn Burnett Brown of Houston, TX and Sandra Fornette Hebert of Humble, TX; his aunt Fannie Ann Lyles Garrett of Baton Rouge, LA; his sister-in-law Vera Jones of Morgan City, LA; and his godchildren, Ty'Esha MiShelle Edwards and Kori Clark. He was also cherished by 2 granddaughters; 1 great granddaughter; and 4 nephews.