Joseph Forbes Conley

January 18,1928 - October 17,2016

Joseph Forbes Conley of Deerfield Beach, Florida, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 17, 2016. Joe was 88.

Joe, firstborn son of Scottish immigrants Mary and Robert Conley, was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. "Sonny" with white-blonde hair and a long lean stature, was an intense young man who enjoyed an occasional game of of stickball and flying down a hill on his bike. At 17, Joe committed his life to Christ, followed God's call to Prairie Bible Institute, and eventually to mission work in Peru, South America. Joe meet Eileen Elliott while in Peru, married her, and lover her well for nearly 56 years. Daughter Janet was born in 1962 in Peru. Daughter Sharon was born in 1966 in Philadelphia. For 30 years, Joe served as international director of the Regions Beyond Missionary Union (now World Team) where he gave his time and talent in service to the Lord, always alert to the vision of regions beyond. In 1988, Joe and Eileen followed God's call to Boca Raton, Fl. where Joe was instrumental in planting La Iglesia Hispana de Boca Raton. Joe, a talented writer, orator, and fixer of anything from plumbing to automobiles, lived a life devoted to serving God and loving his family.

Joe spent his last days surrounded by those he loved. Joe's family includes his wife Eileen, his daughters Janet Conley and Sharon Conley Cottingham (Stephen); his brother Robert Conley (Dolores), nephews Scott Conley (Sherry), Stephen Conley, and Greg Conley; his sister May Stehfest, his nieces Ruth Williams, Carol Stehfest, Wendy Dusanic (Larry), and nephew Paul Stehfest (Lisa). Joe's family beyond those who share his name include many dear friends and fellow servants of Christ.

A memorial service honoring Joe's life will he held at the North Creek Presbyterian Church (http://northcreektoday.org/) on Saturday, October 22 at 2pm. (4601 NW 71st Place, Coconut Creek, FL 33073).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be sent to World Team (https://us.worldteam.org/). World Team, 1431 Stuckert Road, Warrington, PA. 18976.

Well done, good and faithful servant.