With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Danny Ray Foreman, who entered eternal rest at the age of 66 on Tuesday July 28th of 2026. Danny Ray was born on March 17, 1960, in El Paso, Texas. He later grew up in Abilene, Texas with his parents, siblings and extended family. He graduated from Abilene High School. Danny Ray was well known throughout the Abilene community. Whether walking across town or visiting familiar places, it seemed everyone knew Danny Ray. His friendly spirit and familiar face made him someone many people remembered. Danny Ray was fiercely independent and took great pride in his work. For many years, he provided lawn care and window cleaning services to both residential and commercial customers. He believed in earning an honest living and enjoyed helping others through his work. Danny Ray found happiness in life's simple pleasures. His nieces meant the world to him and he made sure they knew it. He truly loved listening to music, especially his favorite artist, Stevie Wonder. He had an extensive CD collection as well dating back many years ago. He enjoyed buying lottery scratch-off tickets and won a couple of times too. He loved football and could share every play by play along with the scores. He truly enjoyed calling to "tease" after a Dallas Cowboys loss and how they would never make it to the Super Bowl again. Danny Ray had a laughter that was loud and truly one of a kind. Family and friends could always count on receiving a birthday phone call or just a checkup from Danny Ray, he remembered everyone's phone number by heart and every conversation began with his familiar greeting, "Hey, what's up?" No matter how long or short the call, he always ended it the same way: "I love you."Those words became one of his greatest gifts to the people he loved and will forever echo in their hearts. He is survived by his sisters: Sonja Foreman of Arlington, Texas; Trisha; Margaret Gail Anderson of Arlington, Texas; and Bridgett Foreman-Bell and brother-in-law Clifford Bell of Keller, Texas. He is also survived by his brothers: Billy Ray Knight of Abilene, Texas; John Foreman of Fort Worth, Texas; and James Foreman of Arlington, Texas; his longtime and loyal friend, Vanoy Stevenson of Abilene, Texas; along with a host of beloved nieces (great nieces), nephews (great nephews), cousins, extended family members, and dear friends. Danny Ray was preceded in death by his loving parents, Lillie Faye Knight Foreman and Ray Manuel Foreman; his brother, Ocie Knight; and his sisters, Carolyn Ann Foreman and Vickie Foreman-Holt. The family extends it's heartfelt gratitude to the hospice caregivers, medical professionals, and everyone who offered compassion, prayers, and support during Danny Ray's final days. Visitation will be held on Saturday August 8th, from 10:00am-12:00pm at North's Funeral Home at 242 Orange Street in Abilene, Texas 79601. Funeral services will start at 12:00pm at same location as Visitation. The burial will follow: Abilene Municipal Cemetery. North 10th & Cottonwood Street in Abilene, Texas 79604. Repass after Burial: Valley View Missionary Baptist Church Address: 3564 Clinton Street Abilene, TX 79603 Danny' Ray's life reminds us that kindness is often found in the little things-a familiar greeting, a heartfelt laugh, a birthday phone call, and three simple words: "I love you."Though he is no longer with us, his voice and his love will remain in our hearts forever.