Leo Carlton Forrester

March 4, 1954 - December 12, 2017

Funeral Services for Leo C. Forrester, 63, of Atlanta, GA, originally of Ferriday, who passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at his residence, will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Comer Funeral Home with Rev. Stuart Sherman officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Comer Funeral Home, beginning at 12 p.m., continuing until service time. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 18th at 11 a.m. at Morris Cemetery in Franklinton, LA. Leo was born on March 4, 1954 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. His parents were Albert Forrester and Kathleen Welch Forrester. He worked for the U-Pack store in Ferriday and also enjoyed providing lawn care services. He was a member of Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church. Leo never met a stranger and enjoyed conversation with anyone, especially about his faith and sports. He loved his family and had a great love for children. Mr. Forrester was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother-in-law, Eddie Hunter. Survivors include one brother, Al Forrester and wife Sallie of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Alice Ann Hunter of Tulsa, OK; two nieces, Julia Allen and Renee’ Herndon; one nephew, Ben Forrester; three great nieces, Ashley Bell, Katie Gold, and Taylor Herndon; best friend, Tommy Vise of Franklinton, LA; and numerous cousins and friends. Flowers are welcome. Memorial donations may be made to Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.