Everett D. Forshee, 77, of Ware died May 6, 2018, at his home. Mr. Forshee was a supervisor for the Jones Co. for 20 years before owning and operating G & E Foundation. As a young man, he ran stock car Number 88 at local racetracks. He enjoyed spending time on the river with his friends and his dog, Bandit; fishing; and classic cars. Born Sept. 4, 1940, in De Soto, he was the son of the late Pearl (Richardson) and Chester “Chet” Forshee Sr.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Betty (Patterson) Forshee.
He is survived by his companion of 14 years: Robin Haverstick, and her family; a stepdaughter: Kathy (Frank) Ames of De Soto and her family; four sisters: Catherine “Sis” (Kenneth) Pennock of De Soto, Judy Sansoucie of De Soto, Peggy (Rick) Fessler of Valles Mines and Myra Lawson of De Soto; a brother: Chet Forshee Jr. of Canton; two brothers-in-law: Gordon Mallery of Eldon and John Patterson of De Soto; four grandchildren: Laurie Newberry, Julie Brewington, Ian Ames and Kyle Ames; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a stepson: Gary Lee Pinson Forshee; a sister: Wanda Mallery; a brother: Gary Forshee; a brother-in-law: Allen Sansoucie; and a sister-in-law: Josephine “Josie” Patterson.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main St., in De Soto. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, at the funeral home, officiated by the Rev. Terry Crank. Burial is in the Mount Olive Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in De Soto. Arrangements are under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.