Fontez Dremian Forest was born on December 28, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, Illinois, to the loving union of Danielle and Andre Forest. Fontez was the second of four children born to this union.

Fontez attended schools within the East St. Louis School District until his transition and would have been a proud member of the Class of 2026. He was a dedicated young man who valued hard work and independence. Fontez was employed at Tree Line Company and Busch Stadium, where he took pride in earning his own money.

In his free time, Fontez enjoyed playing basketball, spending time on his PS5, and going to the gym. He possessed a loving and caring spirit and was deeply devoted to his family and close friends. Those who knew Fontez can truly say, "To know him was to love him."

On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Fontez transitioned from this life and joined his loved ones at Heaven's gates.

Fontez leaves to cherish his loving memory his parents, Danielle and Andre Forest; grandparents, Bettie (Earl) Johnson, Lisa (Anthony) Hawthorne, Robert Forest Sr., and Danny Cleggett Sr.; one brother, Deandre Forest; two sisters, Andrionna and Ava Forest; aunts, Antquenette Hunter, Ashlee Williams, Kadeidra Atkins and Danisha Cleggett; uncles, Demarco Newble, Eddie Pratcher, Artavis Hines, Robert Forest Jr., Robert Forest III, and Danny Cleggett Jr; his beloved girlfriend, Delleonna Gillespie; bonus mom, Shamika Ward and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.