P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Jimmy "Foo Foo" Burl Forrest
June 8, 1958 - July 4, 2014

Jimmy "Foo Foo" Burl Forrest

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Jimmy Burl "Foo Foo" Forrest, age 56 of Monticello, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at his home. He was born June 8, 1958 in Monticello to the late Dickson Forrest and Carole Jean Davis Forrest.

Jimmy was a pipeliner for 37 years beginning in 1977, a member of Second Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman. He fought a courageous year long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernice and Clark (Mutt) Davis and Sam and Myrtle Forrest.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Lisa Burks Forrest of Monticello; his daughter, Linzy Forrest of Monticello; two step-sons, Joey Rice and Chris Rice of Pennsylvania; three step-grandchildren, Abby and Alyssa Rice and Jayden Lutz; and Isaiah Rice to be born Thursday, July 10; and one brother, Timmy Forrest and wife Diane of Monticello.

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Visitation
Sunday, July 6, 2014
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Graveside Service
Monday, July 7, 2014
at 10:00 AM
Oakland Cemetery
N. Hyatt
Monticello, AR  71655
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Interment
Oakland Cemetery
300 North Hyatt St.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(22)

  1. Phyllis Sadler
    Lisa, John and I were so sorry to hear about Jimmy. I tried to find a phone number for you. I miss seeing you at Dr. Baltz office. I think about you often. And say a pray for you. You are are a precious lady.
    Phyllis Sadler
  2. Roxanne Shook
    Dear Timmy,
    I want to let you know that I am thinking of you at this sad time. I have great memories of you, Jimmy, Sharon, and me growing up on Borchardt St. We were little kids back then in the early 60's just having lots of fun!
    Thinking of you in prayers and fond memories,
    Roxie
  3. Eddie Bone
    RIP Foo sorry just heard bye old buddy!
  4. Tommy Wooldridge
    Im so sorry to hear about Jimmy. ...we have been friends for a long time...my heart goes out to the family
  5. Steve & Doris Davis
    Dear Family,

    Sorry we could not be there at this time of sadness for you. We are praying for peace and comfort to you!

    Steve Davis
    Aunt Doris
  6. Jeri Taylor
    Timmy & family-
    I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
  7. Sabra Howard
    Dear Lisa,

    Along with Angie, I am also a Tuesday girl at Dr. Baltz's office. I'm pretty sure Jimmy and I started chemo at about the same time. Mr. Jimmy was a very sweet man. I enjoyed visiting with him on Tuesday mornings. I work for the electrical union, so we talked a lot about unions. I have been praying for Jimmy and will continue to pray for you.

    Sabra
  8. Sharon Shook McIntyre
    Dear Tim, Diane, & Girls,

    I am sorry to hear about Foo, you all are in my thoughts & prayers.

    Sincerely,

    Sharon Shook McIntyre
  9. Angie Johnson
    I want to let the family, especially Lisa, know how very sorry I am for the loss of Mr. Forrest. I have prayed for him since we met a year ago. I had the pleasure of spending every Tuesday morning over the last year with him at Dr. Baltz's office. He and Lisa were ALWAYS the first ones there. Room 1 was always for him. He was a character, to say the least. He never lacked for something to say and he will definitely be missed by all of us who shared our Tuesdays with him. Lisa you will continue to be in my prayers and you will be missed as well. I am thankful that I got to know both of you.
  10. Bruce Brown
    My thoughts & prayers are with you.
  11. mark,mary, kerry withers
    we are sorry for yall's loss! we will be praying for the family!
  12. Lee Ann Groce Tadel
    Prayers to the family. I was a classmate of Foo Foo's.
  13. Bobby Cherry
    I was so saddened when l hear it! I cant remember how far back ive know foobie I I can truely say he 'could be a one man show. We've had some great times just being us. He had a big heart once he got to know you. As a friend and classmate he will not just now but always be truly be missed
  14. Patricia Davis Norris
    Dear Linzy, Lisa & Timmy,
    I have good memories of staying with Carol Jean and Dixon and being with Jimmy and Timmy in our early childhood years. I remember Jimmy as being both kind and fun and he remained true to my memories of him whenever we had the opportunity to reconnect. I am saddened that he has left us so soon.

    I won’t be able to be at his services and am so sorry to miss the opportunity of visiting with you all and celebrating Jimmy’s life with you. I know your hearts are hurting and pray that you find comfort and peace in the love that remains.

    My heart, hugs, and love are with you all,
    Patricia Davis Norris
  15. Hazel Potts
    Dear Timmy and Family
    I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you at this time. May you find comfort in our Lord. It is a blessing to know Foo is with the Lord waiting at Heavens door for his love one to join him some sweet day
  16. Alvin and Irma James
    Lisa and family : so sorry to hear about Foo Foo. Enjoyed our visits at church while we were home. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
  17. Barbara Burks McElroy
    Lisa and Linzy, You both are in my prayers at this time.We know that Foo is in heaven and not in any pain. Just keep your memories .
  18. Rhonda & Jammie
    Linzy Jo,
    We were both sorry to hear about your dad. If we can do anything let us know.
    We love you and want you to know you don't have to be alone.
  19. Rhonda King
    Lisa,
    I'm sorry to hear about Foo, I pray you can find comfort in knowing that he is at peace.
    If I can help you in any way let me know.
  20. Laura Lee Dearman
    Lindsey and family, I am so sorry about your dad. Just know we will be here to help if you ever need us.
  21. Barbara Benton
    Timmy,
    I am sorry for the recent loss of your brother. My prayer is that God will help you get through this difficult time.

    Your former classmate,
    Barbara Vincent Benton
  22. Pat Scifres Montgomery
    So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers.
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