He was born April 18, 1979, in North Little Rock.
Joey was a graduate of Sylvan Hills High School and attended UALR. He loved being an uncle to Gabriela, Cruz, and Jiliana.
He is survived by his mother, Rhonda Swift; his father George (Suzanne) McGonigal; sister, Carrie (Raul) Diaz; brother, David Fortner; grandmother, Mary Swift; and grandfather, Larry McGonigal.
He was preceded in death by grandfather, Robert Swift and grandmother, Shirley McGonigal.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 3, at 10:00 a.m. at Rest Hills Memorial Park.