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Leroy A. “Billy” Forrest, age 84, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Lincoln Heights Nursing Home in Star City. He was born June 4, 1932 to the late William “Cap” Forrest and Clara Chisom Forrest.
He was a retired boat builder for Dura Craft and SEARK Boats, member of the Army National Guard and a member of Enon Baptist Church.
Other than his parents, he also was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Forrest, Cecil Forrest and Bobby Forrest.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Sylvia Griffin Forrest of Monticello; one son, Randy Forrest of Monticello; two daughters, Janet Hollingsworth and husband Butch of Palm Bay, FL and Judy Williams and husband Kent of Sheridan; one sister, Virginia Barnett of Monticello; one granddaughter, Amanda Phelps and husband Andy of Gainsville, FL; one grandson, Jason Knight and wife Summer of Sheridan; five great grandchildren, Hailey, Braden, Phoenix, Averi and Keelie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. preceding the service. Online guest book www.stephensondearman.com.
He was a retired boat builder for Dura Craft and SEARK Boats, member of the Army National Guard and a member of Enon Baptist Church.
Other than his parents, he also was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Forrest, Cecil Forrest and Bobby Forrest.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Sylvia Griffin Forrest of Monticello; one son, Randy Forrest of Monticello; two daughters, Janet Hollingsworth and husband Butch of Palm Bay, FL and Judy Williams and husband Kent of Sheridan; one sister, Virginia Barnett of Monticello; one granddaughter, Amanda Phelps and husband Andy of Gainsville, FL; one grandson, Jason Knight and wife Summer of Sheridan; five great grandchildren, Hailey, Braden, Phoenix, Averi and Keelie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. preceding the service. Online guest book www.stephensondearman.com.