Funeral service for Mr. Lewis E. Forrester, age 92, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Fayetteville First Baptist Church with Dr. Jon Hathcock and Rev. Mike Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Forrester passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Donalson Care Center.
Mr. Forrester was a native of Lincoln County, TN, the son of the late William Alexander and Annie Lou Hale Forrester. He was a freight handler and machine operator for Amana and a member of the Fayetteville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughter Phyllis Counts of Fayetteville, TN, grandchildren Natalie Counts of Chattanooga, TN, Shelby (Morgan) Dorn of Fayetteville, TN, great grandchildren Taylor Dorn, Grayson Dorn both of Fayetteville, TN, niece Janice Moore (Brent) Gregory of Shelbyville, TN and several nieces, nephews, family and friends. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Slayton Forrester and sister Wilma F. Moore.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Fayetteville First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fayetteville First Baptist Church building fund.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lewis E. Forrester.
20 Comments To "Lewis E. Forrester"
#1 Comment By Carol Norman On December 7, 2016 @ 4:43 pm
Phyllis and family:
So sorry for your loss. Your dad was always sweet to me. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
#2 Comment By Connie Amos On December 7, 2016 @ 5:29 pm
Guys, I love you all! May the Lord wrap you in comfort as only He can.
#3 Comment By Axie Barnes On December 7, 2016 @ 7:07 pm
Phyllis and family.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort during this time of loss.
Jeff and Axie Barnes and family
#4 Comment By Charlotte.Jennings Forrester On December 7, 2016 @ 8:01 pm
Bob always went to see Lewis when he was in Fayetteville. They remember growing up in Bellville.
#5 Comment By Charlotte Jennings Forrester On December 7, 2016 @ 7:55 pm
Phyllis,
So sorry about your Dad. My Bob always went to see Lewis when he was in Fayetteville.
#6 Comment By Phillip and Diane Knowles On December 8, 2016 @ 12:28 am
Phyllis,
We are so sorry for your loss. God be with you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
#7 Comment By Dena Kincaid On December 8, 2016 @ 2:15 am
Phyllis and family,
So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was such a sweet man. Our prayer is that God will comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Jimmy and Dena Kincaid
#8 Comment By Janice Kung On December 8, 2016 @ 3:31 am
Very sorry to learn of Lewis passing.
I always enjoyed talking with him,
Very nice person,
May our Lord and Savior give you comfort at this difficult time.
#9 Comment By Billy Gray On December 8, 2016 @ 10:33 am
Phylis, So sorry to hear of Lewis’s passing. worked with for about 17 years,He will be greatly missed.
You are in our thoughts andprayers
#10 Comment By Janice Gregory On December 8, 2016 @ 2:19 pm
Uncle Lewis was the best. I will surely miss him.
#11 Comment By Tony and Lereca Swinford, Dewayna and Phil Shelton On December 8, 2016 @ 5:54 pm
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
#12 Comment By Lisa Marshall On December 8, 2016 @ 6:54 pm
Phyllis, I’m was so sorry to hear about Lewis. He was such a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. Sending my love and prayers to all of you. Will not be able to make visitation due to Jordon’s concert. Will do my best to be there for funeral.
#13 Comment By Ruthie Jeans On December 8, 2016 @ 7:19 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with your Dad for many years at Amana. Always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. He was a fine gentleman. I know he will be missed. Prayers for comfort in the days ahead for your family.
#14 Comment By Rev. Tommy Howell On December 8, 2016 @ 8:42 pm
Phyllis Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my Prayers
#15 Comment By Kim Halcomb Cowart On December 8, 2016 @ 11:03 pm
Phyllis, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. May God provide comfort and peace. Your memories will forever be in your heart.
#16 Comment By Melissa Vickery On December 9, 2016 @ 2:51 am
Phyllis and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Forrester. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the difficult days ahead. May God’s grace provide you with comfort and peace.
#17 Comment By Wanda Jennings Preston On December 9, 2016 @ 6:05 am
Phyllis, Natalie and Shelby, I know you are hurting badly and I am so sorry. Treasure all those precious memories of that sweet man. Thinking of you with much love.
#18 Comment By Karen Seals On December 9, 2016 @ 11:21 pm
Love and prayers for the family. A sweet man is rejoicing on the other side.
#19 Comment By Van and Melissa Massey On December 10, 2016 @ 2:43 pm
Phyllis,
We are so sorry for your loss. We just heard today.. So sorry we did not know until now.. You will be in our continued thoughts and prayers..
Love,
Van & Melissa
#20 Comment By Sherry Mastin On December 11, 2016 @ 4:09 pm
Phyllis I’m so sorry to hear about Mr. Lewis. He was such a sweet man and I can still see his smile. Prayers for you and your family. I know Mr. Lewis and Wilma are walking the streets of gold.