He was a self employed Electrical Contractor, U. S. Army Veteran of WW II, a 32nd Degree Mason belonging to Local Lodge Eureka 40, a member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church and presently attended Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church with his family. He was the son of the late Frank E. Forrest and Pearl Dodson Forrest and was also preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Vera Adair Forrest; four brothers and one sister.
Mr. Forrest was a wonderful father, grandfather and brother. He loved hunting, fishing but his favorite thing to do was to drive his tractor, bail hay and take care of his cattle. He never met a stranger and never forgot your name.
Survivors include one son, Jackie Forrest and wife Donna; granddaughter Sheigh Forrest, great-granddaughter Piper, granddaughter Jenna Cater and husband, Nick, great-grandson Gage all of Monticello; two daughters, Sherry Gilbert and husband, Wayne of Little Rock; granddaughter Lindsey Bohler and husband Jason, great-granddaughter Payton Elizabeth, great-grandson Dylan of Crossett and granddaughter Courtney Gilbert of Little Rock; Donna Bradley and husband, Herbert, of Monticello, granddaughter Kimberly Caldwell and husband, Keith of Monticello, great-granddaughter Lauren Crutchfield and husband, David of Star City, great-grandson Will Crutchfield of Star City, granddaughter Kati Beth Wilson and husband, Daniel of Ft. Worth, TX, great-grandson Bradley Caldwell, granddaughter Ashley Fenton, great-grandson Austin Fenton, and great-granddaughter Savannah Fenton all of Monticello; and two sisters, Sue Cattles of Laramie, WY and Lucille Protack of New Castle, DE.
A special thank you to Baptist Medical Center Radiology Clinic, Dr. Paul Williams, Dr. James Morris and his staff, Dr. Michael Fakouri and his staff, and Drew Memorial Hospital Staff for their kindness during our dad's illness.
Condolences(50)
David Walls
Steele, MO Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Another great Forrest has left this earth. Sorry to hear about his death, our condolences.Todd Sipes
Waco, TX Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Earnest, was a great person, pleasant individual. I first met him when he came to Uncle Travis's muffler shop to have dual exhaust on the new Chevy truck he had bought. He will be missedJoann Adair Holian
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 26, 2013 Donna& Family,So sorry for your loss,just read it in the paper.Mr Earnest was a very fine man .I know he will be missed but,he is at peace no more pain .Keep all his great memories in your heart and know he is home with Vera.
I will keep you in my prayer's
JACKIE BECKHAM
CAMDEN, AR Friday, May 24, 2013 I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER BUUT PUT IT IN THE GOOD MLORDS HAND AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OFM IITlinda r. funderburg
monticello, AR Friday, May 24, 2013 to the forrest family lease accept my condolences i am so sory for your lossMike Protack and Lucille Protack
Yorklyn, DE Monday, May 20, 2013 My Mother Lucille can no longer speak for herself given her advanced dementia but there has never been a doubt about the love, affection and respect she had for her brother Earnest.Earnest was a man of unusual kindness and fortitude.
GARY COPE
Little rock, AR Sunday, May 19, 2013 DONNA,So sorry to hear about your dad. Hope your doing well otherwise.
GARY COPE
Little rock, AR Sunday, May 19, 2013 DONNA,So sorry to hear about your dad. Hope your doing well otherwise.
GARY COPE
Little rock, AR Sunday, May 19, 2013 DONNA,So sorry to hear about your dad. Hope your doing well otherwise.
Alvin and irma james
, AR Saturday, May 18, 2013 So sorry to hear about Mr. Earnest. He always was fun to visit with. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of youBrent
Maumelle, AR Saturday, May 18, 2013 Mr. Forrest was a fixture at our deer camp for as long as I can remember. When I think of deer camp I think of Earnest. He had a knack for fixing things that I will allways envy. He will be missed!!!Sue Forrest Cattles
Laramie, WY Saturday, May 18, 2013 He will always be a hero to this baby girl. I will miss you deeply.Cindy Cattles Kendall
Hayward, WI Friday, May 17, 2013 Uncle Earnest was a great man. Have plenty of good memories of going to Monticello and eating the best catfish that he made for us when we went down there. He was a special man, and will be missed by many.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Thursday, May 16, 2013 Ms. Donna,Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your parents were always so kind to my mother when she worked for them, and mom thought a lot of them. Take comfort in the fact that you took good care of your dad. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Barbara Benton & the family of Charlie and Mildred Vincent
charlotte ply
Monticello, AR Thursday, May 16, 2013 Sorry for your loss, he was a great man. We have been out of town and just learned of his death.Ronny & Wrenetta Carr
Monticello, AR Thursday, May 16, 2013 Donna, Sherry, and Jackie we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. There will be a void there, but rest assured he is free from pain and anguish and amongst family and friends now. Our thoughts and prayers will be with ya'll at this difficult time. He will be missed.Don and Eloise Hunter
Warren, AR Thursday, May 16, 2013 Donna and family so sorry for the loss of your dad! Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.Bradley and Paula Herring
Warren, AR Thursday, May 16, 2013 So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and Prayers for ya'll!diane briggs
monticello, AR Thursday, May 16, 2013 Such a wonderful man you will b truley missedSharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Thursday, May 16, 2013 Dear Donna, Sherry, Jackie & Families,I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a great guy. All of you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Sharon Shook McIntyre
LEA FORREST FAULKNER
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 DONNA, SHERRY, JACKIE AND FAMILIESI HAVE WALKED IN YOUR SHOES AND IT IS NOT EASY. YOU HAVE GOOD DAYS AND BAD DAYS. YOU WILL GO THREW SO MANY EMOTIONS AND NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. THE ONLY THING I CAN SAY IS TRUST IN GOD AND AND LEAN ON HIM, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND YOU WILL GET THREW.
UNCLE EARNEST WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. HE LOVED HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND HIS GOD. I KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH HIS FAMILY THAT HAS GONE BEFORE HIM AND HE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU ALL.
LOVE ALWAYS
LEA FORREST FAULKNER
Karen Younts
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 I want you all to know you are in my prayers He was a great man he loved life He will be missed.Wish I could be there to help in your time. You were there for my family.Duane Richey
, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 May God bless your family at this time of your loss.George & Karen Cingolani
, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Sorry for your loss.Lynne Woods
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Sherry,Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He fought the good fight and I will always remember him fondly.
Natosha Kulbeth Hart
Bryant, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Robert McDaniel
West Memphis, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 May God give you comfort and understanding during this timeChuck Hammock
Smackover, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Donna,I am so sad to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chuck
Gloria Schwab
Bentonville, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Jackie and Family,I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers for you and your family.
Cindy Shook Featherston
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Prayers are going out to your families...Mike and I are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you.Peggy Williams
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Donna, Sherry, Jackie & the entire Forrest family, you are in our thoughts & prayers. He will be missed by all who knew & loved him, but he is now free of pain & suffering. He was such a blessing to everyone he loved his family very much. May God bless & comfort each of you. We love youJohnny & Peggy Williams
Trisha Abbott
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Earnest was truly one of the nicest men I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He always greeted people with a smile and always greeted me with a hug (and he gave great hugs). He invariably made you feel like he was so excited to see you. The world has lost a very loving person, and he will be missed by many.Meagan
, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 He will b missed greatly! But definitely not forgotten. From everyone at Meagan's Cafe!Tonya Loveless
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Mrs Donna and Family, so sorry for your loss and please let us know if we can do anything. He is in the arms of our Loving Lord now. With Love, Tonya & CareyTracy and Monica Nichols
Warren, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 The family is in our thoughts and prayers.Roger & Sandra Miller
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 15, 2013 We will miss seeing your smiling face in front of us at Rose Hill on Sunday's. God bless all of you!James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Barbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 To the family, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Earnest. I know his leaving will leave a void for a long time. Be of comfort knowing that he is with the Lord and is no longer in any kind of suffering. I know that right now Ernest McElroy was there to greet him and they are having the best time. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Kathy Esry
Alexander, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Sherry and Family, Mr. Forrest was such a wonderful man! I was always amazed at his smile and positive attitude even through the tough times of his illness. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.David Perry
Scott, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Jackie and Family It is with great sorrow that I hear this news of you father passing. I was a young boy when I came to Monticello to start a business. I alway thought highly of Mr. Earnest He always had time to talk to me and gave me good advice. He and you mother were faithful customers of mine the whole time I was in business thereHe would come to the farm and we would talk Cows and hay. I Know you will truly miss him and I will also
My prayers and thought are with you all
David Perry
Lawanda n joe Mounts
Ozark, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Sorry for your loss. he lived a full life and loved his family. may god bless you and your family. Love, LaWanda (West) Mounts and familyBobbie Ross
Warren, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Jackie, Donna, and Sherry, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. Mr. Earnest was a very special man. He had a smile for everyone, and he will be missed by all who knew him. May God bless you during this difficult time.Robin & Kenny Johnson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Jackie, Donna and Sherry,Our heart goes out to each of you and your families for your loss. What a precious man Earnest Forrest was. Always having a kind word and a smile on his face. He never met a stranger and always made you feel welcome. God is welcoming a true solider into his fleet and we will always cherish our memories of him. All our love to each of you.
Robin & Kenny Johnson, Katie & Andy Green and Mandy & Shane Tropf
kim
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 I am so sad. He has been a very nice neighbor for many years. Praying for all the family. He was a very kind and nice person. He will be missed.Jason Brown
Jenks, OK Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Mrs. Donna & Mr. Jackie, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Earnest. He was a great man and I always enjoyed spending time around him with you guys. Our thoughts and prayers go out to both of you and your family.linda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 to the forrest family thinking and praying for you'llDennis Wells
Springdale, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Sorry to hear of Mr. Earnest's passing. I'll be praying for the family.Dennis
HAZEL POTTS
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 DEAR DONNA AND FAMILYI WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF EARNEST GOING HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD MAY YOU HAVE GODS COMFORT AS HE WRAPS YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS EARNEST WAS A FINE MAN AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO EACH OF YOU
Kathy O'Banion
Kingsland, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 I'm sorry to hear about Uncle Earnest. I will be praying for the family.Pat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2013 So very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.