Jacky Lee Forsythe, 61, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, April 26, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jacky was a born again believer, and long time member of Wheeler Grove Baptist Church.
He was employed for over 20 years with Mississippi Polymers, making many lasting friendships there. In recent years he enjoyed working his farm and raising walking horses where he made several special friends. Jacky also enjoyed Saturday night dirt track racing with his family. He even participated as part of the pit crew for Jesse Smith and Dusty Smith who were part of the family. Jacky loved family gatherings with good food and lots of cutting up.
He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Gayle Wilbanks Forsythe of Corinth, MS.; his sons Jacob Forsythe and Jason Forsythe and his daughter-in law Beth all of Corinth, MS ; his grandson Matthew Forsythe of Corinth, MS. ; his mother Christine Robertson Forsythe of Walnut, MS.; his brother James “Pete” Forsythe of Walnut, MS.; his sisters, Janine Bright and brother-in-law Robert Corinth, MS., Judy Gifford and Brother-in-law Bill of Glen, MS., Chrissy Lee and brother-in-law Tommy of Rienzi, MS. and Jennifer Canon and brother-in-law Roy of Saulsbury, TN.; his nieces and nephews, Jonathan and Brandon Forsythe, Jasmine and Kayla Lee, Michael Bright (Leigh), Michelle Bright, Tammy Gifford and Wade Gifford (Michelle); other relatives and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, J. L. Forsythe, Paternal grandparents, Leon and Mae Forsythe, his maternal grandparents, Emmitt and Dora Robertson, his uncle and aunt, Junior York and his wife Geneva Forsythe York; and his great uncle and aunt, Andrew Forsythe and his wife Katie Forsythe.
Funeral Service are set for Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3:00 P M at Wheeler Grove Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 5:00 P M to 8:00 P M and Friday, April 29, 2016 from 2:00 P M until service at Wheeler Grove Baptist.
Dr. Kara Blackard and Bill Gifford will officiate the service.
Pallbearers will be Wade Gifford, Robert Bright, Michael Bright, Brandon Forsythe, Tommy Lee and Danny Wilson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Vic Sims and Employees of MS. Polymers.
Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the Forsythe Family.
