He was a disabled United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War and of the Baptist faith. He was a devoted father, grandfather and friend. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, loved the Razorbacks, John Wayne and all of the older movies and taking care of his yard. Another hobby of his was watching the stars and anything to do with astronomy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Lewis Forrest and Walter Forrest and one sister, Katy Forrest Land.
Survivors include one son, Chris Forrest and wife Hope of Monticello; one daughter, Brenda Forrest Chavis and husband Allen of Hamburg; three brothers, Kenneth Forrest, Travis Forrest and Ricky Forrest all of Monticello; two sisters, Mary Hayes of Wilmar and Martha "Sis" Donaldson of Monticello; two grandsons, Preston Forrest and Colby Chavis; three granddaughters, Brittany Hodges, Paysley Forrest and Samantha Chavis.
A special thanks to Dr. Tim Simon, the paramedics and Linda Orrell for the care they gave our loved one.
Condolences(20)
Marnell C0x Klinicke
Torrance, CA Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Remember Larry as a young one who came to visit on the farm with his Mom and Dad. With you in you loss. Know this is belated but sincere. I am a first cousin to Frances, his mother. Uncle Lee and my Mom, Lela Bodiford Cox were twins.Sherry Ellis O'Neill-Rawls
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 7, 2015 I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We were in the same classes at school. I have many good memories of being in Mrs. Greeson's science class with him. We all dissected worms, frogs & fish, & played jokes on each other. Those were some good years. I will miss running into Larry at Walmart & chatting. Larry was a good person, & I am sorry that I did not know of his death in time to attend the funeral. I send my most sincere condolences to all the family. God bless you.Jeanette hammock
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 5, 2015 I just want to say Iam so sorry for your loss I knew Larry just about all my life and he was a dear friend of mine and I will miss him may God Bless all his FamilyBeverly Hood
Monticeello, AR Friday, January 30, 2015 Sorry for the lost of a great friend. I did not know about the funeral or I would have been there. My prayers for the family.Kay Crook
Monticello, AR Friday, January 30, 2015 Brenda, sorry to hear about your dad. It is never easy losing a love one especially a parent. I could tell your dad loved you and your daughter very much. You could see it when he would come by the store to see you. You all will be in my prayers.Jody hammock
Houston, TX Friday, January 30, 2015 It was really sad to here about larrys passing I've known Larry all my life he was a Good man Larry and I use to run around together before he went to Vietnam my sympathy goes out to his kids and grandkids and other family members. I never forgot Larry after all these years and still want ever forget him he was one of a kind. May you rest in peace my dear friend.Jody Hammock
Debbie Chilldres
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 29, 2015 Chris, Hope, Brenda and Family,I can't remember a time when the Forrest or Bodiford family has not been part of my life. I pray for you to find peace and comfort in this time of pain. Please let me know if I can be of any help with anything. Love to you all.
crystal
monticello, AR Thursday, January 29, 2015 if you need anything chris and hope please let me know I will be praying for y'all I pray the the lord wraps his arms around the family and holds you close to him I love y'all call me hope if you need anythingTimothy Forrest
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 29, 2015 Forrest Family,So sorry for the loss of your father, dad and friend. He was a very kind and loved dearly by all. He always spoke to me and my family, he will be missed by all. May God wrap his arms around you and lift you up.
Timothy Forrest and Family
Marilyn Spurlock & Billy Maxwell
Hamburg, AR Thursday, January 29, 2015 Brenda and family, We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Just remember all the special times you have had with him. Hold all those memories in your heart, those are your memories and no one can take them away. Pray to our God to give you strength to get thru this difficult time.Jean Bowen
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 29, 2015 So sorry for your loss.patty curtis
tillar at., AR Thursday, January 29, 2015 Prayer going out to the family.Mark Allen
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 29, 2015 Me and Larry used to spend a lot of time together when I was a teenager have cherished the coon hunting trips even tho we spent most of the time sitting by a fire instead of hunting lost contact with him when I moved but he was still my best friend I'm sorry I didn't get back in touch with him except speaking to one another in passing. I will miss seeing you around old friend rest in peace.Kathey Smith
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 29, 2015 Martha and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.Christy Forrest
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God watch over each and everyone you during this difficult time.Bobby Ellis Gilliam
Shreveport, LA Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Our Prayers are for the whole Forrest family we have beengone a long time our prayers ore for all the family.
Ricky & Susie Fenton
monticello, AR Wednesday, January 28, 2015 So sorry for your loss , your family is in our prays .Gayle Spurlock
, TX Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Larry u were the sweetest person, may u rest n peace, I will b great lee missed, my god with your family, luv and miss uRoger Bodiford
Hot Springs, AR Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Dear Family,Roger and I are so sorry for your loss. Larry and the "boys" were a big part of Roger's childhood. Many memories. God bless and prayers.
Kate Medders
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Brenda and Chris,I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all!