Michael Raymond Forrester, born July 11, 1959, in Cornwallis, Oregon to Raymond and Helen (Mlynczak) Forrester, passed away peacefully after a fulfilling life on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was blessed to spend much of his youth with his beloved paternal grandparents, Elton and Adderee Forrester. Michael dedicated 20 years of his life to serving his country as an aircraft mechanic, working on Chinook helicopters. After his military service, he continued his hard work as a farmer and then spent 21 years at Fort Rucker before retiring in 2021.
In April 1999, Michael married the love of his life, Ginger, and together they shared a life filled with love, laughter, and many cherished memories. Michael was a man who deeply loved his family, his passions included fishing, the peace of his back porch where he spent countless hours enjoying the company of friends and family, as well as his koi pond.
Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Elton and Adderee Forrester; maternal grandparents, James and Hazel Warren; his father, Raymond Forrester; and his brother-in-law, Woody Martin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Ginger; his daughters, Misty Forrester, Jennifer Johnson, Brittney Lingo (Michael); his sons, Michael Raymond Forrester, Jr. (Tiffany) and Jeremy Forrester (Sarah). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; his mother, Helen Mlynczak; his sisters, Audrey Davis, Cindy Martin, Cheryl Ronquillo (Willie), Crystal Forrester; his brother, Jimmy Forrester; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Forrester home at 9672 Fortner Street, Dothan, AL 36305, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All are welcome to attend and honor the life of this wonderful man.
