Richard Edward Forrester, affectionately known as Ricky, entered into eternal rest at the MedStar Washington Heart Center in Washington, DC, on October 25, 2023, at 8:08am, after a lengthy illness. Richard was 70 years old.
Richard was born in Baltimore, MD on December 24, 1952. The son of the late Gertrude Watkins Forrester and Haley Forrester, Sr. Being one of 10 children, Richard was raised in Lothian, MD. Richard attended southern Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Richard was a hard worker and had a passion for
operating heavy equipment, where he put in over 50 years in that field. He worked for Sams Meyers (Lothian, MD) for 15 years, BFI for 15 years, CWL for over 20 years and held other various part time positions until he was unable to work due to his illness.
Richard married the love of his life, Constance E. Forrester on August 27, 1977. They were joined together in holy matrimony, being blessed together for 46 years. Richard and Constance had 4 beautiful children together and 8 grandchildren. Family was important to him, and he was a great father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren.
Richard was musically inclined and loved music. He loved to play the guitar and the keyboard. As a young adult he also enjoyed playing baseball and other various sports. He also loved watching football and baseball and was an avid Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles fan. He also enjoyed going to car shows, beaches, amusement parks, family outings and cookouts. Richard loved to talk and was an exceptional storyteller. The stories he told would have you falling over with laughter.
Richard accepted Christ on July 30, 2023, at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship. He attended Chesapeake Christian Fellowship regularly, until his health prevented him from attending,
Richard leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Constance E. Forrester; 4 children, Michael (Sheresha), Brian (Shelly), Shawntée, and Shannon; 8 grandchildren, Mykell, Chanel, Ryan, Briana, Kamesa, Michael Jay, Norah and Aaliyah; 3 sisters, Mary Galloway, Shirley Wright, and Irene Lamb; 2 brothers, George Forrester and Tuwa Abdulla (Donya); 3 sisters-in-law, Marsha Thomas, Theresa Thomas, and Terry Watkins (Louis); brother-in-law and very special friend, Gerald Wilson, Jr.; 2 aunts, Paulette Proctor (James) and Alice Reynolds; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude Watkins Forrester and Haley Forrester, Sr.; 3 brothers, Haley, Jr., Douglas and Larry; and 1 sister, Janice M. Forrester.
operating heavy equipment, where he put in over 50 years in that field. He worked for Sams Meyers (Lothian, MD) for 15 years, BFI for 15 years, CWL for over 20 years and held other various part time positions until he was unable to work due to his illness.
Richard married the love of his life, Constance E. Forrester on August 27, 1977. They were joined together in holy matrimony, being blessed together for 46 years. Richard and Constance had 4 beautiful children together and 8 grandchildren. Family was important to him, and he was a great father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren.
Richard was musically inclined and loved music. He loved to play the guitar and the keyboard. As a young adult he also enjoyed playing baseball and other various sports. He also loved watching football and baseball and was an avid Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles fan. He also enjoyed going to car shows, beaches, amusement parks, family outings and cookouts. Richard loved to talk and was an exceptional storyteller. The stories he told would have you falling over with laughter.
Richard accepted Christ on July 30, 2023, at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship. He attended Chesapeake Christian Fellowship regularly, until his health prevented him from attending,
Richard leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Constance E. Forrester; 4 children, Michael (Sheresha), Brian (Shelly), Shawntée, and Shannon; 8 grandchildren, Mykell, Chanel, Ryan, Briana, Kamesa, Michael Jay, Norah and Aaliyah; 3 sisters, Mary Galloway, Shirley Wright, and Irene Lamb; 2 brothers, George Forrester and Tuwa Abdulla (Donya); 3 sisters-in-law, Marsha Thomas, Theresa Thomas, and Terry Watkins (Louis); brother-in-law and very special friend, Gerald Wilson, Jr.; 2 aunts, Paulette Proctor (James) and Alice Reynolds; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude Watkins Forrester and Haley Forrester, Sr.; 3 brothers, Haley, Jr., Douglas and Larry; and 1 sister, Janice M. Forrester.
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