He was a member of Flower Ridge Methodist Church. Allan was a Master Machinist for the Spartus Corporation and he was a licensed cosmetologist. He was active in his community by serving as a member of the Civil Defense Team; and he, along with his late wife, was the former owner of the Ole Rebel Café for many years. He and his wife enjoyed fishing together; and, he enjoyed cooking. He was also a 32nd-degree Mason and served as president of the Winston Shrine Club for many years. He answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War.
Allan is survived by his son, Greg Forsythe his wife, Penny, of Louisville; and his son-in-law, Joe Crocker, of Harrisville, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “Grandpa” to his grandchildren and he was known as “Pops” to many: Phillip Forsythe, Michael Crocker, Adrienne Forsythe, and Austin Forsythe; as well as two great-grandchildren: Kimberlynn Forsythe, Gage Forsythe, and was looking forward to the birth of his third great-grandchild, Owen Forsythe soon.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cleta Forsythe; his daughter, Diana Crocker; his parents; and his siblings: Wally Forsythe, Irene Forsythe Anson, and John Forsythe. Serving as pallbearers are Michael Crocker, Austin Forsythe, Joe Crocker, Carlos Castillo, and Josh Massey. Memorials in honor of Allan may be given to Nowell-Massey Funeral Home to help defray the cost of a marker.
