Cary Lewis Forister

Mr. Cary Lewis Forister, age 73, of Cropwell, AL, passed away on February 4, 2025. He was a current resident of Long Beach, MS. 

 Mr. Forister was born November 14 1951 in Memphis, TN. He was a native of Dyess, AR and graduated from Osceola High School in 1970. Following graduation, Mr. Forister joined the Army and served in Europe from 1970-1973. His awards include the National Defense Service Medal & Sharpshooter Badge. Mr. Forister then worked as a Boilermaker from 1978-2006 and was a member of Boilermakers Union Local 108. Prior to retirement, he also worked as a superintendent for M&D Power Constructors in Tuscaloosa, AL.

 Mr. Forister was a devoted husband and loving father. He enjoyed Deer Hunting, Fishing, Gardening, and Golf; and he loved Alabama Football.

 Mr. Forister was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Jolean Forister and his wife, Anne Marie Forister.

 Surviving Mr. Forister are his daughter, Christen Corn (Ricky) of Long Beach, MS;

one sister, Sharon Roberson of Fayetteville, AR; two brothers, Larry Forister (Yvonne) of Belle Plaine, KS and Gary Forister (Denise) of Ash Flat, AR; nieces and nephews, Michelle Crippen (Kevin), Tanya Eldridge (Daniel), Johnny Parsons, Beth Raymond (David), Shannon Smith (Dale), & Chaston Forister (Mekaelyn), Cory Rodgers (Lindie) and Ashley Rowe (Levi).

 The family would like to thank Senior Oaks Care Home, Notre Dame Hospice, and Gentiva Hospice- Mississippi Gulf Coast Division.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Senior Oaks, 210 Roberts Avenue, Long Beach, MS 39560.

 A Private Graveside Service will be held at St. Clair Memorial Gardens. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Forister family.