He was a retired truck driver and private security, a U S Army Veteran of Vietnam and Seventh-Day Adventist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl L. Forrest; one sister, Patty Lynn Forrest; one son, Michael Shannon Forrest; his grandparents, Otto and Effie Braden Mueller and Sam and Myrtle Braden Forrest and one aunt, Naomi Mueller Cox.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, JoAnn Burns Forrest of Monticello; one son, Michael Shawn Forrest and wife, Christy of Beebe, AR; his mother, Patricia Forrest of Monticello; two step sons, Billy Coplan and wife, Lois of Shreveport, LA and Howell Coplan and wife, Dawn of Little Rock; cousin, Burt Terry Cox; grandchildren, Jessica, David, Ben, Cecil, Brandon, Nick and Matt; great grandchildren, Kenneth, Zaylle and Jessica; dear loyal friends, Philip and Kay and many relatives and friends.
Memorials to a charity of your choice.
Condolences(3)
billy bray
monticello, AR Sunday, January 24, 2010 sorry for your loss. we love you lots.Susan
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 23, 2010 Ms. Pat my family and I are so sorry for your lost. Look to god for strength. We love ya lots.Pamela Schneller
Hot Springs, AR Saturday, January 23, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you. I always looked forward to working in Monticello so that I could visit with Mike. He was a great man.