Cecil Forester was born July 9, 1949, to the late Odell Forester and Mildred “Brazeal” Forester and passed away October 5, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri.
Cecil was married May 2, 1980, to Brenda Sigler Belt, and blessed with 46 ½ years together.
He is survived by five children, Rod Forester (Kathy), Jody Forester (Patricia), Danny Belt, Kevin Belt (Debbie), and Rita Mitchell; three siblings, Ralph Forester (Dale), Roy Forester (Lori),and Billy Forester; one brother-in-law Darrell Mitchell (Bonnie); two sisters-in-law, Carol Ross and Glenda Bowers (Sherman); three aunts, Evelyn Crabtree, Nadine Green, and Ruth Thompson; eleven grandchildren, Lexie, Bonnie and Andrew Forester, Wendy Bailey (Pat), Dallas Mitchell (Savannah), Crystal Kausler (Josh), Bradley Mitchell, Kimberly Osterkamp (Justin), Victoria Crabtree (Kelly), Curtis Hastings (Jamie), and Jessie Belt; five great grandchildren, Nella Crabtree, Andrew Belt, Rose Osterkamp, Bonnie Osterkamp, Carl Osterkamp, Dillion Hastings, Dakota Hastings, and Zeke Kausler.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Pamela Gibson, one granddaughter, Nicole Shaw, one great grandson, Harrison Price, and one sister, Nell Mitchell; two brothers, Troy Forester and James Forester, and one son-in-law, Richard Mitchell.
He was a member of the Church of Christ and had attended West 160 Highway Church of Christ. He loved to participate in tractor shows, pulling tractors. He also loved the outdoors, including horseback riding.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.
Visitation will be held at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Burial will be at Free Union Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
October 7, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
My condolences to Brenda . Rest in peace Cecil.
October 7, 2026 @ 5:56 pm
So sorry to hear about Cecil. Sending prayers Brenda
October 7, 2026 @ 10:29 pm
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss.
October 9, 2026 @ 2:40 pm
We are so sorry to hear of Cecils passing. We spent many summers at the tractor shows and pulling tractors along side Cecil and Brenda. Cecil was a wonderful friend and we loved visiting with him. May God bring the family peace and comfort during this difficult time. RIP Cecil you will be missed.