Richard Edgar Forrester, Sr., 88, passed away August 21, 2016 due to a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was predeceased by his parents Jacob C. Forrester, Sr. and Iva B. Forrester and brother, Jacob C. Forrester, Jr. Richard worked for Community Electric Co-Op for 32 years and then worked for The VA., MD., DE Association of Electric Co-ops for 10 years and after his retirement worked part time for the Central VA Electric Co-op. Richard was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, teaching First Aid and CPR for numerous years. He was a charter member of the Bethlehem Ruritan Club. Richard was a member of the Suffolk Church of God of Prophecy for over 40 years and before that a member of Bethlehem Christian Church for years. He has served in all capacities of the church.

Richard is survived by his wife of 70 years, Alice W. Forrester; children and their spouses, Richard "Ricky" E. Forrester, Jr. (Nancy), Arthur "Art" C. Forrester, Sr. (Patricia), Alice Beaton (Jerry), Neal A. Forrester (Trudy), Holly F. Allison (Tim); grandchildren, Amy, Kristin, Carson, Leah, Stephanie, Jacob, Noah; and great grandchildren, Ben, Ethan, Emily, Jenna, Millie, Nix and Bella.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Holly Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Ben Fulton and Rev. William Paramore officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Dr., Suffolk, VA, 23434. Memorial donations may be made to the Western Tidewater Walk to End Alzheimer's "Team Richard" or to the Suffolk Church of God of Prophecy. Condolences may be registered at www.parrfuneralhome.com.