David E. Forsythe, 65, of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Mercy Health - Lourdes. Mr. Forsythe was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church. He was a 1978 graduate of Murray State University. He was a Certified Public Accountant and owned his owned practice, David E. Forsythe CPA. David had a passion for fishing and making lures. David is survived by his wife of 39 years, Julia Hankins Forsythe; two daughters, Laura Forsythe Overby and husband, Addison of Paducah, and Kayla Forsythe of Paducah; his mother, Mary Peal Forsythe of Grand Rivers; a sister, Sheila Emerson and husband, Bob of Louisville; a brother, Gary Forsythe and wife, Donna of Gilbertsville. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Donna Forsythe; his father, Donald E. Forsythe. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Jeff Wallace officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. During this difficult time, you may show your support by joining the "Hugs from Home" program, where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support. Please go to www.milnerandorr.com to send a hug. You can send a message to the family and light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com .