Stanley Carroll Forrest, 73, of Bull Island, Va, performed his final Irish goodbye on June 30, 2026, after a nearly 20-year battle with Cancer. 

Perhaps better known as, Honey, Dad, Pop, Uncle Stan, Stanley Carroll, Stan the man, Stanley Steamer, or Stanimal.

Born a MuddyToe from Messick, Va on April 2, 1953, to Henderson and Dale Forrest. An adventurer at heart, he spent much of his earlier life traveling the country for work and pleasure before settling down in his native Poquoson with family.

Starting at a young age, he followed in his father’s footsteps as a commercial waterman. Fishing and trawling locally as well as up and down both coasts of North America. Spending lots of time in New England/Canada and the Pacific Northwest/Alaska. In 1981, he returned home to local waters where he and his brother worked the water on their deadrise, the Miss Dale. 

In the late 80’s he started working as a Heavy Equipment Operating Engineer with IUOE Local 147. Celebrating 41 years on 6/28/26. From the Paper mill to the oil refinery with many good memories and friends in between, he was a proud Union man. 

Preceded in death by Parents: Henderson and Dale Forrest; In-laws: David, and Quita; Sibling, Myrna Gail; Siblings-in-law: Swabby, Donna, and David; Aunts & Uncles: Peppi, Ribbi, Brother Joe, Brother Nelson, Bubba Bill, Duke, and Carlton; Niece, Terri Lynn; Grandparents: Birdie, Papa John, Papa, and Nannie; as well as Friend & Partner In Crime, Robert “Cut” Firth.

Survived by his Loving Wife, Theresa; Children: Amber, Charlie, Thomas, and Keith; Faithful companion, Bentley; Aunt, Harriet Lane; Siblings: Anne Nelson, and Henderson Sr.; siblings-in-law: Frank, Robin, Harriet, Phillip, and Patrice; Nieces & Nephews: Beth, Dave, Jason, Lisa, Joanne, Henderson Jr, Robyn, Andy, Billy, Kelli, Grayson, Tricia, Maria, Tommy, Nathan, Nick, Chris, and Ricky; Many special cousins and friends, especially Fimiah Lou, and Ann Leone. As well as many generations of nieces, nephews and “adopted” children and grandchildren.

Special thanks to Dr K, Missy B, Riverside Hospice, and his favorite hospice nurse Nikki, who always got a smile. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to these two organizations that had a great impact on his life. The Sarcoma Foundation of America, (https://curesarcoma.org/) and Blood Cancer United. (https://givenow.bloodcancerunited.org)

*The service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, July 9th at Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Poquoson, Va. 

*Due to health concerns that require special considerations, please stay home if you are feeling sick, and wearing a mask is recommended but not required.

Arrangements and heartfelt guidance through Claytor Rollins Funeral Home.

Online condolences to claytorrollins.com.