- Date Of Birth: October 6, 1935
- Date Of Death: January 29, 2022
- State: Arkansas
Everett J. Forrest of Waldron, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, January 29, 2022 in Waldron, Arkansas. Everett was born October 6, 1935 in the Blansett Community near Waldron to the late John Forrest and Myrtle (Jenkins) Forrest. Everett was 86 years old.
On December 17, 1955 Everett married the love of his life, Ruthie Jane Tucker. Together they made a life in Waldron, Arkansas and where they raised their five children. Everett worked for Arkansas Valley Electric for over 41 years before retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and seeing his class mates at the annual class reunion. Everett’s greatest love was that for his family. He took great pride in each and everyone of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Everett leaves behind to cherish his memory, two daughters, Barbara Leeann Forrest of Waldron, Arkansas and Shelba Fay Mullins and husband Mark of Hope, Arkansas, one son, Stanley Ray Forrest and wife Mary of Waldron, Arkansas. Pa will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Wendy Vaught and husband Richard, Misty Wright and husband Dusty, Amanda Warren and husband Brad, Janie Hawthorne, Caitlin Mullins, Bryan Forrest, and Brandon Hawthorne. Pa will also be missed by his sweet great grandchildren: Miriah Hawthorne, Eimili Hawthorne, Nate Moudy, Alex Vaught, Lily Vaught, Will Vaught, Sydney Wright, Molly Wright, Jackie Wright, Lexi Warren and Ava Warren. Everett will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends he loved dearly.
Everett was preceded in death by not only his parents but also the love of his life, Ruthie Jane, one daughter, Nancy Jaylene Forrest, and one son Jimmy Darrell Forrest. He is also preceded in death by siblings: Clara Avants and Elwon Forrest.
