Richard Matthew "Richie" Forte of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 29, 1973 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Matthew and Janis English Forte. He was of the Baptist faith . He enjoyed drawing, watching sports on TV, listening to music, reading his Bible and being outside. He had a heart of gold and was always ready and willing to help anyone in need.

Richie died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home at the age of 45.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence English and D.B. and Edith Forte.

Survivors: parents, Matthew and Janis Forte of Sheridan; sons, Luke and Jonathan; brother, Joseph "Joey" Forte of Sheridan; grandmother, Louise English of Sheridan and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan.