Photo courtesy of Garth Funeral Home, Inc. - Des Arc
Des Arc, Arkansas
Oct 17, 1927 – Jan 17, 2019
Samuel Troy Forrester, 91, of Des Arc, AR passed away Thursday, January 17th, 2019 surrounded by his three daughters.
Troy was born October 17th, 1927 to Della O’Rella Buchanan and William Fernando Forrester in Des Arc, AR. He married Pauline Frances Tarry on December 8th, 1945. Together they had three daughters, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. They spent 72 years together.
He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather that spent many hours welding and on the road as a minnow truck driver for Saul’s Fish Farm. All though he was a man of few words, you always felt welcome in his home and would never leave the house hungry. He always had a willingness to help others. He will be greatly missed on this earth but we take great comfort that he has been reunited with his loving wife.
Troy was a decorated Staff Sergeant in the U. S. Army and served over in Japan during World War II.
Troy is proceeded in death by his wife and his parents. He is survived by his daughter Sheila Holland and husband Tommy of Dec Arc, AR; Tarry Johnson and husband Billy Don of Des Arc, AR; Bonnie Coleman and husband Zachary of Cabot, AR; grandchildren Shane Holland and wife Candi, Trey Holland and wife Erica, Tarry Don Johnson and wife Jill, Tarrabeth Shelton and husband Max, Kristi Morden and husband Stuart, Jessica Crye and husband Clinton, Kiley Coleman, and Abbey Coleman; great-grandchildren Turner and Jenna Grace Holland, Grayson
Johnson, Logan and Sloan Shelton, Bryar Morden, Coleman, Sullivan, Luella, Judge Forrester Crye; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 19, 2018 at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc. Visitation will be at 10 am with service to follow at 11 am. Bro. Pat Skarda officiating. Pallbearers are Shane Holland, Trey Holland, Turner Holland, Chad Tallent, Stewart Morton, John Whiting. Honorary pallbearers are (Red) James VanHouten, Jimmy Stallings, Lynny McFarlin, Pat Briggs, Don Morton, Derrick Fetters, Terry Stallings, Scott Mitchell.
Read MoreI miss Paw Paw so much, but I know that he is with Maw Maw now and that they are happy and that he isn't hurting anymore. I love him and miss him but I know I will see him again, God has a plan.
Jenna Holland
April 29, 2019 | Vilonia, AR | Grandchild
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. May you be comforted by your cherished memories as you await the fulfillment of Gods promise to see your loved one again (John 6:40).
Gabriel Navarrete
January 20, 2019 | Boca Raton, FL | Acquaintance
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Joann Sullivan
January 19, 2019 | Waldron, AR | Family
You are in our prayers.
Cathy Sullivan, Ellis
January 19, 2019 | Waldron, AR | Family
Much love and prayers to you all.
Betty Carter
January 19, 2019 | Hot Springs Village, AR | Friend
So sorry for your loss may the God who gives comfort give you piece in this time of grief
January 19, 2019
So sorry for your loss may Almighty God give you piece in this time of grief
January 19, 2019
In loving memory of one of the greatest men i have ever known. Rest in peace and love, Uncle Troy
Brandy Pettit
January 18, 2019 | DeWitt, AR | Family
So very sorry for your loss! You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all!
Vickie Plunkett
January 18, 2019 | Fayetteville, AR | Friend