James Edward Forrester Obituary
We announce the death of James Edward Forrester of Columbus, Mississippi, who passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 78. James will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Forrester to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William "Bill" Forrester and Onie Dawkins Forrester; and his brother Billy Forrester. He is survived by: his wife Rita Eads Forrester; his children, Heather Lumsden (Jeremy) of Columbus, MS and Heath Forrester (Cordie) of Columbus, MS; his grandchildren, Hays Lumsden (Kailey) and Mallory Rollins (Ethan); and his great grandchildren, Lennie Kate Lumsden, Lucy Jane Rollins and Archer Lumsden. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www. stjude.org/donate.
