Corkey fornof biography for kids wikipedia

The months that followed the tragedy and loss on that Saturday June 5 were traumatic, challenging and grueling. Corkey, not only lost his father, he lost his best friend and mentor too.

Born John William Fornof in Louisiana, he grew up with airplanes and counts as his mentors his father, Bill, and Bob Hoover.

The future of Fornof Motor Company was questioned by many. There were Doubters, Friends and Unknowns. The meaning of betrayal was defined, learned, felt and dealt with. It was some of the strangers who became best friends and some of the best friends became strangers. Difficult times reveal true friends. A rare opportunity granted with Blue Angels in F4 Phantoms.

Pensacola, FL. Corkey was taught the automobile business from the ground up at a very young age and given nothing but opportunity. He spent his time cleaning the used cars and as a mechanics helper in the service department. With the success of the dealership, Bill purchased a F8F Bearcat and started flying airshows on the weekends.

John William Fornof, Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Airshows were in high demand and throughout his summers, Corkey was either working at the dealership or plane captain for Bill at the shows. He had just received his drivers license and asked for an opportunity to rebuild a Deuce Coupe. He was taught to work to pay for his passions.