Lawrence W. Forrest
December 12, 2016
Lawrence W. Forrest, 89, passed Monday, Dec. 12, 2016.
He is survived by Betty L. Forrest, his wife of 68 years; five sons, Lawrence Christopher Forrest, Kelly Forrest (deceased), Colin Forrest, Joe Forrest and Adam Forrest; two daughters, Marta McKrill, Tracey Kirkpatrick; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was born in Illinois, raised in Summer Shade, the last surviving child of George Washington Forrest and Genevieve "Jannie" Forrest (Connor). He was preceded in death by Mother, Father and nine other siblings.
He was a veteran of World War II, Japanese occupation force. He was a graduate of Summer Shade High School; class of 46', and later graduate of Berean Baptist College. He was an author of religious tracts and multiple religious inspired manuscripts. For many years he volunteered and was a leader in local fellowship functions. He spent many years working in the Indianapolis area as a master machinist. His life was inspired by his interests that led him to be an avid outdoorsman, hunter, adventurer and committed father and husband. All that knew him, knew of his most impassioned interest of the West and Southwest regions of the country, where throughout the years, he enjoyed many trips and adventures with many family and friends.
Services will be held in Summer Shade, at McMurtrey Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016; viewing starts at 10 a.m., service to be held at 1 p.m. Graveside service to follow, by family only.
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