Robert M. "Bob" Forrest, age 78, of West Jefferson, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 24, 1930 in Madison County the son of the late Cecil and Lydia Forrest. Bob retired from General Motors, was a lifelong farmer, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a life member of West Jefferson V.F.W. Post #7005 and American Legion Post # 201 Bob was an avid euchre player; loved his family and all family activities. He will be sadly missed by all.
Survivors include wife, Patty whom he married January 15, 1951; three sons, Mike (Diane) Forrest,Dave (Vickie) Forrest and Mark (Sally) Forrest, all of West Jefferson; seven grandchildren, Tim (Amy), Tricia (Levi), Heather (Jeff), Joe,Doug,Kristen and Ashley; three great grandchildren, Cody, Colton and Erica; two brothers, Donald Forrest of West Jefferson, Jim (Geri) Forrest of Lancaster, a sister, Mary Andrix of London; numerous nieces and nephews; good friends, Carl Runyan and Tom Laff. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law Bennett and Jane Forrest, a brother-in-law Jim Andrix and a sister-in-law Jean Forrest.
Family and friends may call 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Tuesday in the RADER-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, West Jefferson, where Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Pat Oesterle officiating. Burial and Miltary Graveside Service will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson. Military Honors by the West Jefferson V.F.W. Post # 7005 and American Legion Post #201. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Madison County, P.O. Box 777, London,Oh. 43140
Survivors include wife, Patty whom he married January 15, 1951; three sons, Mike (Diane) Forrest,Dave (Vickie) Forrest and Mark (Sally) Forrest, all of West Jefferson; seven grandchildren, Tim (Amy), Tricia (Levi), Heather (Jeff), Joe,Doug,Kristen and Ashley; three great grandchildren, Cody, Colton and Erica; two brothers, Donald Forrest of West Jefferson, Jim (Geri) Forrest of Lancaster, a sister, Mary Andrix of London; numerous nieces and nephews; good friends, Carl Runyan and Tom Laff. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law Bennett and Jane Forrest, a brother-in-law Jim Andrix and a sister-in-law Jean Forrest.
Family and friends may call 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Tuesday in the RADER-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, West Jefferson, where Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Pat Oesterle officiating. Burial and Miltary Graveside Service will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson. Military Honors by the West Jefferson V.F.W. Post # 7005 and American Legion Post #201. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Madison County, P.O. Box 777, London,Oh. 43140
Robert M. "Bob" Forrest, age 78, of West Jefferson, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 24, 1930 in Madison County the son of the late Cecil and Lydia Forrest. Bob retired from General Motors, was a lifelong farmer, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a life member of West Jefferson V.F.W. Post #7005 and American Legion Post # 201 Bob was an avid euchre player; loved his family and all family activities. He will be sadly missed by all.
Survivors include wife, Patty whom he married January 15, 1951; three sons, Mike (Diane) Forrest,Dave (Vickie) Forrest and Mark (Sally) Forrest, all of West Jefferson; seven grandchildren, Tim (Amy), Tricia (Levi), Heather (Jeff), Joe,Doug,Kristen and Ashley; three great grandchildren, Cody, Colton and Erica; two brothers, Donald Forrest of West Jefferson, Jim (Geri) Forrest of Lancaster, a sister, Mary Andrix of London; numerous nieces and nephews; good friends, Carl Runyan and Tom Laff. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law Bennett and Jane Forrest, a brother-in-law Jim Andrix and a sister-in-law Jean Forrest.
Family and friends may call 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Tuesday in the RADER-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, West Jefferson, where Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Pat Oesterle officiating. Burial and Miltary Graveside Service will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson. Military Honors by the West Jefferson V.F.W. Post # 7005 and American Legion Post #201. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Madison County, P.O. Box 777, London,Oh. 43140
Survivors include wife, Patty whom he married January 15, 1951; three sons, Mike (Diane) Forrest,Dave (Vickie) Forrest and Mark (Sally) Forrest, all of West Jefferson; seven grandchildren, Tim (Amy), Tricia (Levi), Heather (Jeff), Joe,Doug,Kristen and Ashley; three great grandchildren, Cody, Colton and Erica; two brothers, Donald Forrest of West Jefferson, Jim (Geri) Forrest of Lancaster, a sister, Mary Andrix of London; numerous nieces and nephews; good friends, Carl Runyan and Tom Laff. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law Bennett and Jane Forrest, a brother-in-law Jim Andrix and a sister-in-law Jean Forrest.
Family and friends may call 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Tuesday in the RADER-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, West Jefferson, where Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Pat Oesterle officiating. Burial and Miltary Graveside Service will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson. Military Honors by the West Jefferson V.F.W. Post # 7005 and American Legion Post #201. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Madison County, P.O. Box 777, London,Oh. 43140
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