Danny Hesley Forthman, Sr., age 71, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on March 24, 2021 at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. He was born on September 30, 1949 in Arkadelphia, the son of the late Hesley Harvey and Ola Mae Murrell Forthman.  Danny was the owner of Forthman Construction for many years. He enjoyed fishing, photography, working on computers and playing guitar in his free time.  Danny is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Nora Sue Robinson Forthman, and a brother, James Forthman.

He is survived by three sons, Chris Forthman (Kaki) of Arkadelphia, Danny Forthman, Jr. (Jennifer) of Arkadelphia and Dewayne Huff (Twila) of Farmington, two daughters, Diana Taylor (David) of Rison and Debbie Ashcraft (Mike) of Woodlawn, eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

A Memorial visitation will be held Sunday, March, 28, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia.

Memorials may be made to Richwoods Cemetery Fund, c/o Nicky Todd, 170 Mt Zion Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923, or CARTI Foundation, P.O. Box 55011, Little Rock, AR 72215.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.