Wayne Forehand Sr.

June 9, 1935 - November 26, 2020

Wayne F. Forehand Sr., 85, formerly of Vandalia passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, surrounded by family at his daughter’s home in Springfield. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:30am, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at McInturff Cemetery, rural Vandalia with Pastor Greg Tucker officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00am, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children STL, Ronald McDonald House, or St. John's Children's Hospital in Springfield. Wayne Forehand was born June 9, 1935, in Shelby County, the son of Clarence Sr. and Florence M. (Gillett) Forehand. He was employed as a truckdriver for Poland Ford and Rothe John Deere. Wayne loved spending time with his family, farming, and working. He is survived by his son, Wayne Forehand Jr. of Vandalia; daughters, Barbara Delongchamp of Anchorage, AK, Judy and husband Dan Andrews of Springfield, IL, and Linda and husband Hank Hott of Vandalia; 3 sisters; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers.