J. Richard Forrest IV

Published 6:24 pm Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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COURTLAND –Joseph Richard “Ricky” Forrest IV, 65, passed away May 6, 2025 in his home with family by his side. Born and raised in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Joseph Richard Forrest III and Jane Wiltermood Forrest.

Ricky was a truck driver. He loved family, friends, farming, golf carting and his grandpups.

Left to cherish his memory is a daughter, Kayla Forrest Harrison; a son, Justin Forrest; three sisters, Jean Forrest, Dori Thurman and Debbie Peterson; a brother, John Forrest; a niece and three nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 9 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Kidd officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Courtland Volunteer Fire Department.

www.wrightfuneralhome.org