Mr. John Francis Fanta Jr. went to be with the Lord this past Tuesday night, May 31, 2022 in Conroe, Texas. He was born March 3, 1951 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Dallas, Texas to John “Jack” Francis, Sr. and Mary Jane (Garrett) Fanta. He was 71 years of age.
John attended Rice University where he proudly obtained his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1974. Immediately upon graduating from Rice University, John began his career with Shell Oil working in oil and gas exploration. He retired after 36 years of dedicated service to the oil and gas industry.
John was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 38 years, Mrs. Sally (Jolliff) Fanta; his cousin, Donna Soinger Rumpler; and numerous extended family, a wonderful church family, and dear friends.
The Fanta family will begin receiving friends at 12:00 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2022 at Lone Star Cowboy Church located at 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, Texas 77356. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception provided by the church. John will be laid to rest at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Forest Park The Woodlands Cemetery located at 18000 I-45 South, The Woodlands, Texas 77384.
In lieu of flowers, John would have been honored for donations to be sent to the Three Cross Meat Ministry or their Mission Ministry at Lone Star Cowboy Church to help those in need. Memorial contributions may be made during the memorial service in the collection boxes located on the back walls in the sanctuary or online at https://www.lonestar.tv/.
Also, please leave your fond memories and kind expressions of sympathy for the Fanta family at forestparkthewoodlands.com.
Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home is honored to serve this family.
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