FORREST ADKISSON

EAST PRAIRIE -- Forrest Adkisson, 85, of East Prairie died Saturday, March 18, 2000 at East Prairie Nursing Center.

He was born July 8, 1914, at Cooter, son of Samuel and Sarah Hattie Sefries Adkisson. He and Mildred Hanor were married Jan. 31, 1940, at East Prairie.

Adkisson was a retired farmer. He was a member of the First Church of God, having served on the board of directors and as an usher.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Marilyn Collins of East Prairie; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Larry Smith officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood Cemetery.