Forrest Wood passed away

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Peacefully, with his family by his side, Forrest L. Wood of Flippin passed away on January 25, 2020 in his 87th year. Alongside his wife Nina of 68 years, they founded Ranger Boats, established a family cattle ranching operation, and built a worldwide network of dear friends. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the team at Baxter Regional Medical Center and the many friends who have provided comfort during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be released shortly.

I had the pleasure of meeting him once...you won't find a nicer more unassuming man...R.I.P.

Very sad news. Prayers to his family and friends. Really hate to hear this.

Prayers to the family and friends.

Prayers for friends and family

He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Prayers sent to all.

This man did not invent fishing but he had a huge impact on todays fishing..LEGEND gone

Gone but never forgotten. May he rest in peace.

Yes a true Legend in the fishing world. RIP...

Sad to hear but he’s on to better things. I guess MLF pushed him over the edge.

PRAYERS

So well said.

RiP Mr Wood

RIP Mr. Wood, he was a large figure in the sport of Bass fishing. A very nice person who would take the time to visit with you, not just sign a cap and push you away. Prayers for his wife and family.

Knee mail sent for his family and close friends

Wow. Very sad day in the industry. Prayers to his family and everyone close to him.

Very sad news. Prayers to his family and friends.

Many years ago he autographed a hat for me which I have proudly hanging in my office.

RIP... met him a few years ago and won't ever forget that big white cowboy hat!

I hope the FLW athletes do like in other sports where they wear a "patch" the rest of the season in Honor of the deceased.

True ambassador for the sport. Made a pretty good boat, too. He will be missed.

Rest in pease, Forrest.

Forrest Parrott

Rest In Peace sir

RIP Forest.

RIP old friend

I had the opportunity to shake his hand at the Dallas Market Hall boat show many years ago. He was a first class gentleman and a true visionary for the sport. Prayers to his family.

A true Legend in the bass fishing world. Was able to meet and talk to him a few years back at a Bass Master Classic. Prayers to the family

Prayers up for his family!

Yes he did, maybe the most influential one person in Bass Boats. He forced everyone to raise the bar. RIP.

A great man and a great legacy

A loss of a true ambassador to the sport of fishing.

Oh, no!

What a great man. Such a class act.

Praying for his family.

Prayers!
He was a great guy met him at a few events never afraid to talk
He will be missed

RIP!

I credit 3 people with making fishing what it is today. One is Nick Crème, one is Ray Scott, and the other is Forrest Wood. Now only one of those 3 is still with us. His influence and contributions will last longer than any of us on this forum though. Only a handful of people can make an impact like that regardless of what path in life they choose.

... Dan

I sat with him at the Classic last year with the Vexus group, very fine man, we ate dinner and he mostly talked about feeding cattle and what not. Have a pic with him and my wife, think I will put it on the wall at our restaurant, RIP Mr Wood

Sad to hear!

RIP Mr. Wood. You will be missed.

He saw so much farther down the road with respect to bass fishing in the early years of co prtitive fishimg and created a platform to fish from for the most part.

He made quite an impact on fishing no doubt.

Prayers up to the family. He was a true legend and will be missed.

Prayers to family and friends. As said, he was a legend in our world