Allan L. Forsythe

Allan LeRoy Forsythe, 90, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bryan Madison officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 11 a.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow the service in Flower Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery. Allan was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 17, 1933, to John and Stella Wilson Forsythe. He was a member of Flower Ridge Methodist Church. Allan was a Master Machinist for the Spartus Corporation and he was a licensed cosmetologist. He was active in his community by serving as a member of the Civil Defense Team; and he, along with his late wife, was the former owner of the Ole Rebel Café for many years. He and his wife enjoyed fishing together; and, he enjoyed cooking. He was also a 32nd degree Mason and served as president of the Winston Shrine Club for many years. He answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Allan is survived by his son, Greg Forsythe and wife, Penny, of Louisville; and his son-in-law, Joe Crocker, of Harrisville, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “Grandpa” to his grandchildren and he was known as “Pops” to many: Phillip Forsythe, Michael Crocker, Adrienne Forsythe, and Austin Forsythe; as well as two great-grandchildren: Kimberlynn Forsythe, Gage Forsythe, and was looking forward to the birth of his third great-grandchild Owen Forsythe soon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cleta Forsythe; his daughter, Diana Crocker; his parents; and his siblings: Wally Forsythe, Irene Forsythe Anson, and John Forsythe. Serving as pallbearers are Michael Crocker, Austin Forsythe, Joe Crocker, Carlos Castillo, and Josh Massey. Memorials in honor of Allan may be given to Nowell-Massey Funeral Home to help defray the cost of a marker. Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Allan L. Forsythe

August 17, 1933 - February 11, 2024

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August 17, 1933 - February 11, 2024

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