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Leon Patrick Forrest Sr. obituary, Roanoke Valley, VA

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Leon Forrest Obituary

Leon Patrick Forrest Sr., 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Monday, April 19, 2010. He was born May 29, 1933, to the late Ross Lee and Lula B. Calloway Forrest in West Virginia. Survivors includes his sons, Leon Jr., Edward, Joseph and Cedric Forrest; a dedicated caretaker and granddaughter, LaSharn Forrest; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Rawleigh W. Quarles Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.HamlarCurtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2010.

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April 24, 2010

To the Family of Brother Leon Forrest Sr.

"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure". We will miss Bro. Forrest, but God knows best. Our thoughts and prays are with the entire family during your time of sorrow. Take care of each other.

The Witcher Family (Staunton Ave. Church of God)

Melchia Willis

April 21, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Brown

April 21, 2010

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. My family will keep you in our prayers, Take care.
Jamie & Carolyn

Randall Welch

April 21, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Ahondryea & Tyrone Brooks

April 21, 2010

Cedric, Leon & Family:

Our prayers are with you for the loss of your father. We sincerely hope that the good memories you have out weigh the grief you feel right now.

May God continue to bless you.

Carlin Lawton

April 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Ferguson

April 20, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, LaSharn.
Lisa

April 20, 2010

With sympathy and love Herbert A & Carolyn Forrest Lewis Ironton, Ohio 45638, PO Box 202

Lottie Otey

April 20, 2010

Hello Family, I am trying to make it to the funeral, but I am having a problem finding a way.I loved Leon like a brother, he was always so good to me. I will pray for all the family Love, Lottie M. Otey (Ozelia's daughter)

April 20, 2010

To the Forrest family I am so soory to hear about the lost of a wonderful man. He was the most loving person and always had a smile no matter what he was going through. Take confort in knowing God has him now and his suffering is over and his pain is no more.
May God keep you in his comfort and loving arms.

Carmilla L. Tyree, sons Michael, Vaden

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