Forest Jefferson Wiblen, 75, of Ripley, WV, passed away August 25, 2024, in Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV, following an extended illness.

He was born January 9, 1949, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Forest J. Wiblen Sr. and Martha Frances (Burns) Wiblen. In addition to his parents. he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy K. Wiblen.

He was a former member of the Army National Guard. He retired from Verizon and Frontier Communications. He was a Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of American with over 40 years of dedicated service to that organization. Forest, was the recipient of the Distinguished West Virginian Award by then Governor Arch Moore in 1986. He enjoyed camping and fishing.

Survivors include his nephew, Brian Wiblen; niece, Danielle Snyder; sister-in-law, Sharon Wiblen of Ona, WV; special friend and Assistant Scoutmaster, Scottie Lafferty.

Service will be 7 p.m. ~ September 2, 2024 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to the Buckskin Council BSA, 2829 Kanawha Blvd, E. Charleston, WV 25311.