May 25, 1946 – January 8, 2024
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went to his eternal home on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was 77 years old. Wes was an Eagle Scout, Scout Master and proudly served his country in the U.S. Airforce and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, after 21 years of faithful service. Following his retirement from the U.S. Airforce, he retired from Fedex as a Pilot after 13 years of faithful service. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving wife of 54 years, Jane Henley Forman; daughter, Jill Forman Panzer and husband Michael; son, Michael Brady Forman and wife Shannon; three grandchildren, Brinley Forman, Brock Forman, Ashtyn Panzer; sister, Beth Morgan and husband Tommie two nephews, David and Daniel Morgan and many friends and relatives. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Memorial Service will be held at Blackwater United Methodist Church, in Baker on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 10am until Celebration of Life Service at 11, conducted by Rev. Kennon Pickett. He will be laid to rest at Louisiana National Cemetery, in Zachary following the services. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Forman Sr. and Victoria Long Forman. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tn. 38105. Condolences may be offered at www.sealefuenral.com
5 comments
Myrlene Axtell
January 20, 2024 at 7:18 pm
Jane, Jill, Mike, Beth and families,
So sad to read of Wes passing away. My husband, Bill, introduced me to the Forman family 40 years ago, and what a blessing it is to have known them through the years. Bill had a special place in his heart for Wes.
After your time of grieving, may all the good memories and times spent with Wes bring peace and comfort to your broken hearts.
You shall remain in my heart, thoughts, and prayers during this sad time, and the days to come.
Dave Capotosti
January 13, 2024 at 12:14 am
Beautiful Mike! Your dad along with Dave Pope were our best friends while stationed at Loring AFB. Rest in peace, Wes. Gone but not forgotten!!!
Tommie S Fontenot
January 11, 2024 at 11:18 pm
So sorry to hear about Wesley passing
Prayers for the family
Beth Forman Morgan
January 11, 2024 at 3:57 pm
Thank you, James, for your comments. Scouting was a big thing in the Firman family. His dad, himself & his son, all Eagle Scouts. His nephew, David was a scout & member of Order of the Arrow, as well. We will miss him.
James E. Minton
January 11, 2024 at 3:46 am
I am sorry to hear of Wesley’s passing. We were members of the Order of the Arrow, a Scouting organization, back in the ‘60s, but I lost track of him after college. I see that he had a distinguished career in the Air Force, which is no surprise. Believe it or not, his name comes to mind when I pass through EBR’s Deerford community, because I knew that he grew up in that area.