FORREST, WESLEY KAVANAUGH - Izard County, Arkansas | WESLEY KAVANAUGH FORREST - Arkansas Gravestone Photos

Wesley Kavanaugh FORREST

Forrest Chapel Cemetery
Izard County,
Arkansas

Born February 14, 1881, Violet Hill, Izard County, Arkansas.
Died October 13, 1951, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Son of Louis O. & Rhoda Alz Mason Forrest.
Married Lula Florence Crutchfield, October 4, 1905, Izard County, Arkansas.

The Calico Rock Progress, Calico Rock, Arkansas, October 19, 1951:

Wesley K. Forrest Dies Saturday Following Long Illness

Wesley K. Forrest well known citizen of Calico Rock, died in a Little Rock hospital, Saturday, Oct 13, following several months illness. He was 70 years of age.

Mr. Forrest was born at Violet Hill February 14, 1881. The greater part of his life was spent in the vicinity of Violet hill. He moved to Calico Rock seven years ago. He had served as justice of the peace of this township the past few years.

Mr. Forrest was one of the county’s most highly respected citizens and his passing is mourned by a host of relatives and friends. He united with the Methodist Church at an early age and lived a devout Christian life. He was a member of the Forrest Chapel Methodist Church.

He united in marriage to Lula Crutchfield October 4, 1905, who preceded him in death by four years. Five children were born to this union, two sons preceding him in death.

Survivors include one son, Sterling Forrest of Brockwell, two daughters, Mrs. W. O. Gilliland of Calico Rock and Mrs. J. O. Buchanan of North Little Rock; one sister, Mrs. Rinda Hames of Brockwell, three brothers, Lee and Ludie Forrest of Brockwell and Otis Forrest of Calico Rock; two grandsons, four granddaughters and two great-granddaughters.

Funeral services were held at Forrest Chapel Methodist Church Sunday afternoon with Rev. Y. D. Whitehurst of Melbourne officiating. Burial was in Forrest Chapel cemetery. The Crouch Funeral Service being in charge.

Active pall bearers were; Daroil Forrest, Etheridge Dillard, Billy Joe Matthews, Clove Forrest, Carl Hames, Claud Jones. Honorary pall bearers were: R. F. Wood, John C. Bunch, Rufe Hutchinson, Joe E. Matthews, J. H. Matthews and Tom Dalrymple.

(Photo courtesy of Vera Reeves)

Contributed on 1/6/12 by maxparnell
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Submitted: 1/6/12 • Approved: 1/7/12 • Last Updated: 7/24/12 • R632130-G0-S3

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