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Forrest Asher Obituary
Forrest E. Asher, age 93, of Hooks, Texas, died Monday, June 27, 2016, in a local hospital.
Mr. Asher was born November 1, 1922 in Pedricktown, New Jersey. He was a retired Lt. Colonel in the United States Army, having served in World War II and Korea. He was also a retired professor at East Texas State University and Texas A&M-Texarkana.
Survivors include his wife, Bettie Birtcher Asher of Hooks, Texas; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Pete and Janette Asher of Atlanta, Texas, Jim and Pam Asher of Texarkana, Texas, Kim and the late Cheryl Asher, of Hooks, Texas, and Michael and Melinda Asher, of Texarkana, Texas; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
The family will have a private memorial at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home.
Memories and Condolences
for Forrest Asher
Robert Bowers
July 7, 2016
I read with interest the wonderfully written obituary on this man who clearly led a long, full, interesting, and productive life. My condolences on the passing of a clearly remarkable man.
Mary Jones Surber
July 7, 2016
Mike,
Thinking of you and praying for you and your family with deepest sympathy!
Trish Day LeClere
July 6, 2016
Much love to all of you & my brother Jim. I remember Col. Asher as our neighbor in the Philippines and as my father's dear friend.
Losing your Dad is one of life's hardest blows - even though, yes, he lived a long & fruitful life surrounded by love. It is still one of the hardest goodbyes.
Love to you all & prayers for you in the days to come.
Susan Whitfield-Dail
July 1, 2016
Sincere Condolences to the family of Mr. Forrest Asher. I've known your family most of my life. Since the 60's in Hooks, Texas. Classmate of Mike Asher. I am so sorry and can relate to your loss. May The Lord give you strength and comfort!
Darlene Kowal
June 30, 2016
Aunt Bettie and Family,
Uncle Pete meant so much to all of us, he will truly be missed. I will never forget when both of you drove from Hooks & picked up a 17 yr. old excited, yankee HS grad at DFW and took her to college at DBC. I was so glad to have you both in my life during those amazing years. And, just look how your wonderful family has grown since then. Uncle Pete was always so proud of everyone, making sure we had pictures....He might have been born in South Jersey, but Uncle Pete's heart was always in Texas with his beloved family!......Thanks for sharing him with us........You all are in my prayers......Love~
Edna Asher
June 30, 2016
Bettie and Family, Bill and I were saddened by your loss as well as ours. I told Bill and yesterday he got agitated, so I think he was realizing what happened. Colleen and I sat around him and he seemed comforted by looking at the pictures on Colleen's computer of the family. Our last trip to TX is very meaningful. May God's peace and comfort abide with all of you.
June 30, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. Pete was an excellent professor and such a good man. knowing him was such a privilege. Prayers are with each and all of you.
John David Tolar
June 30, 2016
Pete, it was good to know you. We were room mates at Waterton Plaza for a few days. I got to know you and have some very fond memories of the times we lived there. I still tell people of my knowing you and show them the "Operation Varsity" and show the picture I made of you. May God Bless your wonderful family.
Chris Kelly
June 30, 2016
Mike I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You shared many great stories about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Richard Mauk
June 30, 2016
I know this is a difficult time. Will be praying for your family. You were very blessed to have Mr. Asher. He was a man of great character; as a student of his taught me more than I ever realized.
Lynn Barton Merrill
June 29, 2016
Mike, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family! I pray that God gives you peace and comfort!
Wanda Anderson/Pearson
June 29, 2016
Mike
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Colleen Ross
June 29, 2016
Aunt Bettie and Family, we love you. The trips we made to TX and when we met y'all in NJ were so special! Uncle Pete will always be in our hearts. We are praying for you.
Jay and Francie Todd
June 29, 2016
Aunt Bettie and Family, You are in our prayers. The times spent with Uncle Pete on his visits to Pedricktown are special memories.
Samuel & Susan Marquez
June 29, 2016
Our deepest condolences, Aunt Bettie and Family. Uncle Pete will be with us forever.
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