John Forsyth, age 74, of Board Camp, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on Saturday, November 27, 1948, to John and Bonnie Mae Forsyth in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
John was an active member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Mena. His favorite motto was “Carpe Diem” and he always did seize the day. He had a beautiful singing voice and was part of the choir for the Church of England in Canberra. John also had the honor to sing in the choir for the 9/11 services for the Ambassador and Prime Minister of Australia. He was passionate about music and loved opera, deep south and country music. John liked to stay occupied and had many various careers and even became a realtor after retirement. He was a talented chemist, creating ink formulas for many countries and companies. John enjoyed genealogy, exploring local and obscure history. He also liked to go to auctions and find hidden treasures to bring home. John lived all over the United States throughout his life and worked in many countries including India, Australia, and China. He enjoyed all the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren and loved his wife with all his heart. John leaves behind many dear friends and will be missed by all who knew him.
John is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Linda Graham.
John is survived by his loving wife, Annet of Board Camp; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Lillie Forsyth of Comanche, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Gary Delzer of Texas; grandchildren, Sarah, Thomas, Anorah, Noah, Natalie, and Nathan; honorary grandchildren, Cody and Hope; one sister, Jane Forsyth Miers of Little Rock; nephews and niece, Collier, John, and Elizabeth; and a host of other family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Mena, Arkansas with Pastor Bill Sietz officiating under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home. A private interment will follow the service. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the funeral service in the First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church at 904 Church Ave, Mena, AR 71953.
Online guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
John Forsyth, age 74, of Board Camp, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on Saturday, November 27, 1948, to John and Bonnie Mae Forsyth in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
John was an active member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Mena. His favorite motto was “Carpe Diem” and he always did seize the day. He had a beautiful singing voice and was part of the choir for the Church of England in Canberra. John also had the honor to sing in the choir for the 9/11 services for the Ambassador and Prime Minister of Australia. He was passionate about music and loved opera, deep south and country music. John liked to stay occupied and had many various careers and even became a realtor after retirement. He was a talented chemist, creating ink formulas for many countries and companies. John enjoyed genealogy, exploring local and obscure history. He also liked to go to auctions and find hidden treasures to bring home. John lived all over the United States throughout his life and worked in many countries including India, Australia, and China. He enjoyed all the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren and loved his wife with all his heart. John leaves behind many dear friends and will be missed by all who knew him.
John is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Linda Graham.
John is survived by his loving wife, Annet of Board Camp; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Lillie Forsyth of Comanche, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Gary Delzer of Texas; grandchildren, Sarah, Thomas, Anorah, Noah, Natalie, and Nathan; honorary grandchildren, Cody and Hope; one sister, Jane Forsyth Miers of Little Rock; nephews and niece, Collier, John, and Elizabeth; and a host of other family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Mena, Arkansas with Pastor Bill Sietz officiating under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home. A private interment will follow the service. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the funeral service in the First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church at 904 Church Ave, Mena, AR 71953.
Online guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
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