Milton Forbus Shewbart, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Burnout, AL, to Carl and Susie Weatherbee Shewbart. He was a faithful member of Burnout Missionary Baptist Church. Forbus worked at Reynolds Metals for several years before becoming an independent truck driver, hauling various loads. He married his high school sweetheart, Louise, and together they built a life centered on love, family, and hard work. He was a lifelong farmer who took great pride in his work and his land.
Funeral services will be Friday, November 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Burnout Missionary Baptist Church in Burnout, AL with Bro. Billy Nichols officiating. Visitation will be Friday, November 13, 2026, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Burnout Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Burnout Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his two daughters, Pam Humphres and Phyllis Williams (Garry); four grandchildren, Natalie Barker (Kevin), Lance Rozelle, Jill Hester (Bryan) and Lauren Taylor; and five great-grandchildren, Shelton Rozelle, Landry Barker, Langston Barker, Stetson Taylor and Norah Kate Hester.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Shewbart; two sons-in-law, Bearl DeFoor and Terry Humphres; his parents; and one brother, James Shewbart.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Barker, Lance Rozelle, Bryan Hester, Shelton Rozelle, Langston Barker, Mike Shewbart, Rob Bolton and Alan Townsend.
Honorary pallbearer will be Stetson Taylor.
