He was a retired boat builder for Dura Craft and SEARK Boats, member of the Army National Guard and a member of Enon Baptist Church.
Other than his parents, he also was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Forrest, Cecil Forrest and Bobby Forrest.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Sylvia Griffin Forrest of Monticello; one son, Randy Forrest of Monticello; two daughters, Janet Hollingsworth and husband Butch of Palm Bay, FL and Judy Williams and husband Kent of Sheridan; one sister, Virginia Barnett of Monticello; one granddaughter, Amanda Phelps and husband Andy of Gainsville, FL; one grandson, Jason Knight and wife Summer of Sheridan; five great grandchildren, Hailey, Braden, Phoenix, Averi and Keelie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. preceding the service. Online guest book www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(3)
Mary Nichols
Sheridan/Slabtown, AR Monday, November 28, 2016 Saw the obit in the paper. We are so sorry for your loss.We will keep you all in our prayers.
My mother and Aunt Dee talked so much about "Cap" and his family and I was just looking at a photo that David Walls had sent me online yesterday, showing our daughter her relatives. The photo was of Cap and his siblings with Aunt Jeanie.
Billy's grandmother, Jeanie Wyles Forrest was my grandfather James "Jim" "JD" David Wyles' sister.
In Christian Love,
Billy Joe and Mary Ann Camp Nichols
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Kay & Kenny Worbington
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 26, 2016 Dear Sylvia and family, You have our sympathy at this sad time. We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. But I am thankful that Billy is with the Lord now! (I am looking at one of my favorite things right now. It is the wooden cross on the wall that Billy made. I cherish it. Kay)Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 26, 2016 Dear FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Billy passing. The Lord knew he had suffered long enough so he was called home i know your heart is heavy at this time. Look to our precious Savior for comfort
Our prayers are with you at this time Billy will be missed by many,
Our deepest sympathy
Hazel and Alan