In addition to his parents, DH is preceded in death by one brother, Henry Lee Forrest; and two sisters, Janice Sims and Delores Bryan.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dianne Ply Forrest; three daughters, Rhonda Miles and husband Mar, Jennifer Pace and husband Keith, and Jessica Jackson and husband Bert all of Monticello;
nine grandchildren, Kylee Caldwell husband Bradley, Preston Arrington, Kensley Young, Kayla Arrington, Tarren Young, TJ Young, Cooper Arrington, Noah Jackson, and Naomi Jackson; three great grandchildren,
Lennon, Tatum and Colsen Caldwell; four brothers, Gary Forrest, David Forrest, Robert Forrest and Tony Forrest; four sisters, Flo Coldicott, Edith Herring, Audrey Williams and Linda Howell; as well as many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday December 19, 2024, from 5:00 â€" 7:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be Friday, December 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church on Hwy 35 West in Monticello with Bro. Dwayne Roper officiating. Burial will be in Campground Cemetery.
Condolences(30)
Rachael McTigirit Goode
Malvern, AR Saturday, December 21, 2024 Condolences for your loss.Racheal Forrest
Warren, AR Saturday, December 21, 2024 I'm sorry to hear about your loss.Connie Groves
Hermitage, AR Friday, December 20, 2024 I am so sad for your lost. Prayers for all of the family during this difficult time. D.H. Was a heck of a logger. His wit made my job easier. RIP.Jody and Sandra Rawls
Warren, AR Friday, December 20, 2024 Our hearts and our prayers go out to familyDuring this time .
Trey and Melanie Tubbs
Hamburg, AR Friday, December 20, 2024 Praying for the family.Laura Lee Pruett Kaufman
Springfield, MO Friday, December 20, 2024 Diane,So sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, DH. Prayers for you and your entire family.
Laura Lee Pruett Kaufman
Bill Whiting
Monticello, AR Friday, December 20, 2024 So sorry for your loss, Miss Diane and all the Forrest family. D.H. was a great guy and a blessing to be around. He loved his family and was giving of himself.Bradley and Paula Herring
Warren, AR Thursday, December 19, 2024 Kylee , Bradley and all the Family we are so sorry for your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with each of one.Karen Pierce
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 19, 2024 I’m really sorry for your loss.Gloria Ryburn
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, December 19, 2024 So very sorry you are having to go through this, Prayers for all.Shana Wright Wilson
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 19, 2024 I'm so very sorry for your loss, prayers for you all during this difficult time.Paul and Jacki Ewing
Nixa, MO Thursday, December 19, 2024 My heart breaks for everyone. I consider myself abundantly blessed to have known DH. I will never forget how hard I laughed when he told his stories, and how much fun it was to see him catch monster fish. There was no denying his love for his family. He clearly loved them all and loved them well. I will continue to pray for peace and comfort for everyone who will miss him so much.Danny & Brenda Forrest
Beebe, AR Thursday, December 19, 2024 Audrey & rest of the family of DH. Was so sad to hear about DH passing. We last spoke with him down at Lake Chicot. Fishing , of course, as we were. Praying for you.Martha Barbee
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 19, 2024 My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May God bless you & keep you during this difficult time.Tina Hough
Memphis, TN Wednesday, December 18, 2024 I’m so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you all. Mr. DH was a wonderful man.Pam And Dennis Gladden
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Our deepest prayers for your family. May the Lord cover you all during this painful time. Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.Lavera Burton
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 18, 2024 I'm so sorry to hear about DH. I can honestly say he was a good man. He will be missed from his family, friends, workers he's had over the years and also his church family. My prayers are with you its hard to say goodbye.Timothy & Diane Forrest
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Dianne, Rhonda, Jennifer, Jessica and familyOur prayers are with all of you. DH was a great man, and we are proud to say we are related to a great family. He will be missed but not forgotten. Keeping everyone in our prayers.
Love y'all,
Tim & Diane Forrest
Leanna Huitt
Warren, AR Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Jessica, Jen, and family, I’m so sorry about the loss of your precious Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this tragic time. Praying for comfort and Peace that comes from the Lord. Love yall.Laci Harris
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Mrs. Diane & Family,We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. DH was always so kind and you knew that he absolutely adored his family. You are in our many thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless!
Laci, Crayton, Parker & Rhett Harris
Dorothy Glover
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 17, 2024 family you are in my prayersDonna Lytle
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 17, 2024 To All the Forrest family, I'm sorry for your loss. Tony, Tommy, Cindy, Michelle, Josh, you are in my prayers.Stacy Cater
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 17, 2024 My condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.Irma James
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 17, 2024 To family….My thoughts and prayers are with all you. D.H. Was a person I always enjoyed visiting with. Alvin thought a lot of him. They could always talk racing. lolKay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Diane and family, You all have my prayers and sympathy. I am sorry for your great loss of DH. As you know, he was one of the good guys and liked by so many. I thank him for his service & sacrifice to our country!! May you find solace in the fact that he is with the LORD now. May our LORD comfort you at this sad time.Teneta Lane Keelling
Hermitage, AR Tuesday, December 17, 2024 So very sorry to hear of DH's passing. Sending love and prayers for all family and friends. I have so many great memories of all my Forrest cousins and the great times and fried chicken we shared at Mitts and Aunt Kit's houses.With deepest sympathy
Teneta
Robin Johnson
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Our hearts are so saddened to hear of DH’s death. He was a true girls dad and showed that to all of the girls friends. We all belong to the circle of life but hate when God decides to pull one of us off of that circle. Our prayers are with each of you during this time and the coming days. We send our love to all.Robin Johnson, Mandy Rochelle Tropf and Katie Davis Colburn
Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Tuesday, December 17, 2024 DH Was a good man and a long time friend, I am so sorry. PrayersLolly Cotham Hill
Perryville, AR Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Dianne and family,I just learned of D. H. Passing. I am so very sorry for your loss in so many levels. Husband, Dad, Papaw, friend. It brings back a world of happy memories with you and the girls and our school days. Adjusting to life without him will be the hardest thing you’ll ever experience. Just know that we love you all and will be praying for each of you
Lolly and Tina
Rita walker
Lake village, AR Monday, December 16, 2024 I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers up for the family