Matthew Christopher " Chris" Forney

Matthew Christopher Forney was born on May 17, 1977, in Cabarrus County to Matthew Forney and Lottie Chambers Forney. He unexpectedly entered eternal rest on June 3, 2025.

At an early age, he joined Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized. Chris was well-known for his generous heart and joyful spirit. He loved music and singing and he participated on the South Rowan varsity choir for four years and he loved singing The Lord Bless You and Keep You. He also enjoyed playing video games, watching football and eating pizza.

He graduated from South Rowan High School, class of 1995. He briefly attended Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. He was employed at Shoe Show Warehouse, S&D Coffee and was currently employed by Pactiv.

Chris was a loving husband to his wife Elizabeth and a devoted son to his parents. He and his sister, Lesley shared a special bond, and he was extremely fond of his only niece, McKinley Lynch.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Reverend J.E. Chambers, Geneva Huntley Chambers, Willie Mae Donaldson Chambers, Daniel Forney and Frances McKinley Forney
He leaves to cherish fond memories, his wife Elizabeth (Kannapolis), his parents Matthew and Lottie Forney (Kannapolis), his sister Lesley Forney (Kannapolis), three stepchildren Oshua, Aaliyah and Jada Miller (Kannapolis), niece McKinley Lynch (Kannapolis), four grandsons, and a host of relatives, family and friends.

Though his earthly journey has come to an end, Chris's life remains a light in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him.