Forrest Connell Cool

Forrest Connell Cool, 88 of Webster Springs passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at WVU Hospital Ruby Memorial in Morgantown.

He was born July 17, 1937 in Webster Springs to the late William Cornelius and Ina Mae Salisbury Cool. He was a retired truck driver for Preston Trucking Company and was a member of the Million Mile Club. He was a United States Army Veteran.

He attended First United Methodist Church of Webster Springs and was a member of the Cowen VFW. Forrest enjoyed spending time outdoors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Shirley Owens Cool and siblings: Opha Cool, Louella Nelson, Louise Jennings, and Bonnie Nicely.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Kay Cool; son Fred (Karen) Cool; daughter Karen Lynn (Brian) Searfoss; grandchildren: Joshawa Cool-Luke, Justin (Kelly) Cool-Luke and their daughter Ila; Jayme Cool-Luke, Joseph (fiancé, Katie McClory) Cool, and Darriane Cool; and many extended family and friends to mourn his passing.

Graveside Services with Military Honors to celebrate Forrest’s life will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon at Washington Park East Cemetery ,10612 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.

Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Cool family.