REEDLY, CA - The DJ Forry Company has announced the passing of its beloved President, Dewey John Forry, Jr. Dewey was the youngest son of company Founder and family patriarch Dewey Forry, Senior, and was renowned for his work and spirit in the company.

Born to Dewey Sr. and Betty Forry, Dewey was a star outfielder before being brought into the produce fold. Dewey was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers out of Terra Linda High School. The company said in a statement that the Dodgers had no choice but to make him a relief pitcher because of his remarkable arm. He played for their organization for seven years and finished with a 1.21 ERA.

In 1978, Dewey joined his father in the family produce business to later become President of the DJ Forry Company. Dewey was revered for doing business the right way, mentoring many in the business like a father, fighting for them like a brother. He always had your back, and he always told you exactly what he thought.

The family stated that Dewey’s idea of sugarcoating was to share his beloved Milk Duds, but not too many, because then you should get your own box. Still, the company noted, you’d have a hard time finding a nicer, more thoughtful person. He called his daughters every day. He drove on their field trips and coached their teams. His sports advice to them and others was: “If you look back in 10 years, can you say you gave it all you got?” He was a fierce competitor you always wanted on your team.

Dewey John Forry, passed away Wednesday April 26th at the age of 64 surrounded by his family after fighting cancer with the passion he applied to everything in his life. Dewey would want it noted he far outlived his doctor’s original prognosis. He once said, “I know why I got cancer! It’s so I can make these people doing chemo with me smile.” His energy was notably infectious.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sava; his daughters Miranda and Liz; his sister and brother-in-law Ruth Ann and Dennis; his brother and sister-in-law John and Jacquie; and many nieces and nephews and their kids who loved Uncle Dewey. His family said that he was the glue that made them stronger.

Dewey spent the last three years on the Central Coast, watching the sunrise as he walked his dog Nellie on the beach. To him, the family and company stated, this was heaven.

The DJ Forry family is celebrating Dewey’s exceptional life on May 26 at 1:00 p.m. at See Canyon Fruit Ranch, followed by a charity golf tournament in his honor on May 27. Please contact [email protected] for details. Donations in his name can be made to the Hearst Cancer Resource Center.

AndNowUKnow extends our deepest condolences to Dewey's family, friends, and all those afffected by his loss.