Eric Alvin Forsythe

     Eric Alvin Forsythe died April 24, 2025, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 74 years 4 months 15 days. Private family memorial gravesite service will be held at a later date, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.

     Eric was born December 9, 1950, in Champaign, Illinois, to Alvin and Charline (Ryan) Forsythe. In his teenage years, they family relocated to Oklahoma City, where Eric completed his education at Western Heights High School, graduating in 1968. Throughout his life, Eric dedicated himself to a multitude of professions, yet he found profound fulfillment in emergency medical services and law enforcement. Not only did he serve as a Law Enforcement Officer in Mustang, Minco, and with the Grady County Sheriff's Office, but his commitment to saving lives reached further as he worked with the Hurst Company, sharing his expertise in the use of the lifesaving Jaws of Life. His passion for teaching saw him travel across the country, imparting knowledge in Fire and EMS extrication. Eric spent time in the military and was honorably discharged. On May 30, 1980, Eric made a lifelong commitment to Cecylia Chlebica, exchanging vows in Cooke County, Texas. Together, they nurtured a bond steeped in love and mutual respect. An inventor at heart, Eric reveled in the art of tinkering with electronics, employing his skills to wire lighting and siren systems for countless fire trucks, police vehicles, and ambulances. Beyond his professional endeavors, he found joy in the thrill of flying remote-controlled aircraft and spent many enjoyable hours at the shooting range. Eric's greatest treasure was the time he shared with wife and family, cherishing every opportunity to create lasting memories. Eric lead a life of kindness and service to others, a life well lived.

     Eric is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Charline Forsythe; and his son, Eric Forsythe, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Cecylia; his daughter-in-law, Rebecca Forsythe; his grandson, Sebastian Forsythe; his sister, Sue Farris and husband, Charles; his sister-in-law, Patty Wallach; his close nephews, David Abdulkhalik and wife, Sandy, Karim Abdulkhalik and wife, Rosalind; his close niece, Leila Alvarado and husband, Michael; and numerous other relatives and friends.