Forest "Red" Wayne Wilham, of Castroville, passed away on April 13, 2024 at the age of 63 years. He was born November 7, 1960 in Springfield, Illinois. Forest was the oldest of three children born to Kenneth and Beverly Wilham.

Forest graduated from Medina Valley High School in 1979. On May 23, 1981, he married Della Blume in La Coste. Forest and Della were blessed with three children and would have been married 43 years this May.

He loved his children and grandchildren very much and was very proud of all of them and their accomplishments. He would always be seen celebrating them by attending all of their sport and school functions. His interests included hunting, fishing, gardening, and cooking for his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Della Wilham; children, Amber (Patrick) Foster, Megan (Ethan) Abernathy, and Chance Wilham; seven grandchildren, Kayden Abernathy, Autumn Foster, M'Lea Abernathy, Lincoln Abernathy, Summer Foster, Lily Abernathy, and Rosalie Foster. Siblings, David Wilham and Nadine Cordell; in-laws, the late Daniel Blume, Peggy (Darson) Persyn, David (Renee) Blume, Linda (the late Lloyd) Payne, the late Darryl Blume, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024 with a Memorial Service at 5:30 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made in Forest's memory to the LaCoste Garden Club or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com