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Ricky "Slick" Allen Forrest, age 63, of Monticello, AR, passed away May 18, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center Drew County. He was born June 7, 1962, in Drew County to the late J.C. Forrest and Martha Frances Bodiford Forrest. He was a former fitter at SeArk Marine Boats. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends while reminiscing about the old days.
In addition to his parents, Ricky was preceded in death by five brothers, Larry Forrest, Jerry Lewis Forrst, Walter Forrest, Kenneth Forrest, and Travis Forrest; as well as one sister, Katy "Edith" Forrest Land.
Survivors include one son, Bobby Lee Forrest; four grandchildren, Jaci Bartlett, Adrian Forrest, Madden Valentine, and Lexie Valentine; three great grandchildren, Raiden Bartlett, Harley Bartlett, and Piper Bartlett; two sisters, Mary Hayes and Martha "Sis" Donaldson; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Ricky was preceded in death by five brothers, Larry Forrest, Jerry Lewis Forrst, Walter Forrest, Kenneth Forrest, and Travis Forrest; as well as one sister, Katy "Edith" Forrest Land.
Survivors include one son, Bobby Lee Forrest; four grandchildren, Jaci Bartlett, Adrian Forrest, Madden Valentine, and Lexie Valentine; three great grandchildren, Raiden Bartlett, Harley Bartlett, and Piper Bartlett; two sisters, Mary Hayes and Martha "Sis" Donaldson; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.