He was a retired logger having worked for Sammy McTigrit and Burton Nowlen and was a member of Pleasant Springs Baptist Church. W.T. loved to hunt and fish and visit with his many friends and family. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Forrest; three sisters, Christine Jackson, Luella Gibson and Velma McNeese; six brothers, Willie, J.D., Earl Lee, J.C., Alfred and Dixon Forrest; and one grandson, Brent McDougald.
Survivors include one son, Jonathan Forrest of Monticello; four daughters, Anita Stafford and husband Charles of Perryville, Deanna Lasiter, Benita Burris and Pam McDougald all of Monticello; eleven grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Pleasant Springs Cemetery. Family visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(16)
Sue Misho
Crossett, AR Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Pam and family.....I'm so sorry to hear your Dad passed away...just know my prayers and thoughts are with you all...Sue....Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Anita and family,I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. May God give each of you a special portion of his love and grace.
Scott and Sheila Trafford
Conway, AR Tuesday, September 24, 2019 So Sorry for your loss, praying for your family.Marshall & Sheila Morgan
Dumas, AR Monday, September 23, 2019 So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.Timothy Forrest
Monticello, AR Monday, September 23, 2019 We are saddened by passing of Uncle WT. Remembering hunting and fishing with him, my dad, papaw Mutt and my brother. We had some good times. My family lived next to them when we were younger.He will be missed. Prayers to my cousins and that God will comfort your family.
Love Tim, Diane Forrest and family
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, September 23, 2019 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Darryn Lee Forrest
West Blocton, AL Monday, September 23, 2019 So many great memories growing up and spending time with W.T. and Barbara along with my cousins in Arkansas. Thanks for the many wonderful memories and the love you gave to everyone. Will miss you greatly!Darryn Lee Forrest
Merline Pinson
Warren, AR Monday, September 23, 2019 Sending prayers for the family.May God give each of you comfort in the days to comeLinda Pennington-Jones
Warren, AR Monday, September 23, 2019 Sending prayers for the family may God give you comfort and peace.Walt Sawyer
monticello, AR Monday, September 23, 2019 A great man has crossed over,We'll always remember himJEFFERY FORREST
Warren, AR Sunday, September 22, 2019 Sorry to hear about uncle W.T.Kayla Sawyer
Paron, AR Sunday, September 22, 2019 My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone during this difficult time only a phone call away for whatever you may need.Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Sunday, September 22, 2019 Good man and a friend for as long as I can remember, I’m sorry prayersJames Gibson
Boonville, NC Sunday, September 22, 2019 Sorry to hear about Uncle WT. Always like him and Aunt BarbaraSorry I can't be there.
James Gibson
Boonville, NC Sunday, September 22, 2019 So Sorry to hear about Uncle WT . Always like him and Aunt BarbaraSorry I can't be there.
Janice Sawyer
Leesburg, FL Sunday, September 22, 2019 My heart goes out to Benita,Pam,Anita,Deanna and Jonathon!!!Love y'all so much!!!Love Aunt Janice