Forest Earl Matlock's Obituary
Forest Matlock, 98 of Chanute, Kansas passed away at Girard Medical Center on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Forest Matlock was born in Neosho County on April 22, 1926 to Bert and Grace Matlock. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn “Bette” Venus, stepson, Randy Simpson, his parents, one sister, Faye Pens, and two brothers, Leige Matlock and Herbert Matlock.
He is survived by his step daughter Tisha Bejanpour, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. As per requested by Forest, cremation will take place under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home and no services are scheduled. Memorial contributions can be made in Forest’s name to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.
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