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Forrest Noda Obituary
Forrest William "Gump" Noda, 24, St. Augustine, died Jan. 9, 2011, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine and was a graduate of Matanzas Academy High School. He was employed with St. Johns County as a water plant operator. Forrest was a member of the DuPont Center Hunting Club, Allyby Lodge Inc. and Red Barn Game Improvement, and he was baptized at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. He was also a member of the St. Johns County Cattleman"s Association and was an active participant with Cracker Day. Forrest was an accomplished whip cracker, often putting on demonstrations at Cracker Day as well as other places throughout the county. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt deer and fish. Forrest had an infectious smile and an extremely outgoing personality, which helped him to make friends with everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by many.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, with the Rev. Jeff Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Craig Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
He is survived by his parents, John A. "Skipper" and Deborah "Debbie" Noda; paternal grandfather, Forrest D. Noda; aunts, Pat DeGrande and Marianna Holmes; uncles, Billy Kling (Jackie), Bobby Kling (Sharon) and Joe Noda (Belinda); and numerous cousins, all of St. Augustine.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Florence Kling, and paternal grandmother, Dottie Noda.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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bruce kitchell
January 5, 2020
I worked with Forrest, at K tile and we had alot of fun joking around while we worked. Forrest was a one of a kind. We hit it off right away, Forest was so mellow and he made me laugh alot. God bless you gump.
cara Doss
January 17, 2011
Forrest,
I never knew a guy who didnt have a mean bone in his body til I met you. You were the most sweetest guy i ever met. you were always smiling and when i wasnt, you were there to comfort me to turn my day around. god bless you love, save me a seat up there!
Ashley Allen
January 17, 2011
Forrest,
When we first met in high school, from that day we became so close. i can remember you would always walk me to class, to the car, and when we had a class together i knew to save you a seat right next to me. it hurts a great deal that you are not on this earth with us. i know that god needed you and now i need you to save me a seat in heaven. R.I.P my friend
Laura Stratton
January 17, 2011
Forrest, I will never forget his smile and those beautiful eyes. Ms. Debbie, and Mr. Skipper, I truly feel your pain and hopefully Shae and Forrest will be together now, I know they will be excited to see smokey. So sorry for the loss for everyone involved. Ms. Debbie, call me when you are ready. I hope you still have my phone #
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Cassie Anderson
January 16, 2011
Forrest,
I wasnt able to come i had to work, im sorry...i still cant believe what has happened you were a amazing person inside and out, you cared about your family and friends and we all miss you so much!! you will never be forgotten and we will always do things in life that remind us everyday of you even if its just a saying, im gonna miss you so much!!!!
Tiffany Jackson
January 16, 2011
It was such a long time ago when we attended high school together but I do remember how sweet of a guy he was. He had a very great sense of humor and I know that he will be truely truely missed. I send my condolences and God bless the family and very close friends.
Katie Mahoney
January 16, 2011
I can't believe that Forrest is gone. I went to school with Forrest. Forrest always made me smile and kept me out of trouble. He will definitely be missed. RIP Forrest..
Amanda Whitson
January 16, 2011
Forrest was a good friend...I will miss him so much...forrest help me out a lot in hight school when i frist got there...I know that I will see you some time
Vickie & Chris Battell
January 15, 2011
Debbie & Skipper, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss!! I didnt know him well, but I've heard what a special young man Forrest was. You and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Trevor Jones
January 15, 2011
Gump you were a great man and a true southern gentleman, you will be missed and you will live on as more than a memory as long as there is a cracker day and a camp allyby, i love you and heres my tear for you. Mr skipper and mrs debbie, you both will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Serra Clayton
January 14, 2011
Forrest, what an amazing person you were! i will never forget you and you will be in my heart forever! <3 Ms.Debbie & Mr. John, i'm so sorry for your loss. you are in my prayers <3
Jared Taylor
January 14, 2011
Mr. John and Mrs. Debbie I am deeply sorry for your lose forrest was a great guy, you both will be in my prayers.
January 14, 2011
Your smile was what I will most remember about you. You were the first friend of my future husbands I meet. I remember that the whole day we were ridding 4-wheelers all we did was laugh. You will be greatly missed.But one day when all our times come to an end we will see you again, smiling.
Christina
January 13, 2011
Although I only met him in a few occasions, what I knew of Forrest was that he was a very fun-loving and happy person! God must have needed him in heaven to be an angel and although he will be missed... surely He is shining down!!
Jimmy and Kathy Dupont
January 13, 2011
With cherished memories and our thoughts for you both
Brittanie Ponce
January 13, 2011
Forrest will be missed dearly and never forgotten, he was a great guy and will be in our hearts forever.I am certain he is looking down on us smiling like always. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. So sorry for your loss.
Laura Nanasy
January 12, 2011
I have known Forrest since I was 5 years old, we went to school together from elementary through high school. My memories of Forrest are happy memories, he was always goofing around and being silly. Forrest is and was one of a kind and will always be remembered for his sweet smile and kind heart. Forrest is with God now and we will all see him again some day!
Amy Rhoden
January 12, 2011
I didn't personally know Forrest, but he had touched the lives of several young people that I know. God Bless his parents, family and friends.
Mary Keen
January 12, 2011
Finding the right words is hard but finding the right memory, it just around the corner. May the Lord be with you and you watch over us, Forrest. R.I.P.
Terrell & Tina Jones
January 12, 2011
Skip and Deb,
Our family's hearts are so heavy for both of you. We will always remember Forrest hanging around with our sons TJ and Trevor. He was so dear to us. We pray for you comfort that the Lord put His arms around you as He has Forrest with Him.
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want...Psalms 23
tj jones
January 12, 2011
will see u soon
Forest Clayton
January 12, 2011
Forrest, I have a lot of great memories with you. God only takes the best of the best! I will never forget the times we spent together. You will be missed greatly. R.I.P
CASEY
January 12, 2011
FORREST WAS A GREAT PERSON HE COULD PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE ALL THE TIME HE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED.CASEY
Rob Augustine
January 12, 2011
Dear Uncle Forrest, Skipper, Marianna, Joe, and all of the Noda Family,
We are saddened to learn of your great loss of a wonderful grandson and son. All of us here in the Augustine Family express our deepest condolences to each of you. While we did not know Forrest well, we do know all of you, and we understand that Forrest took after his Grandfather, our Uncle Forrest, with his love of the outdoors. Please find some small comfort in our words and in the shared times you enjoyed together with Forrest. We all hope that the wonderful memories you have will help you through this most trying time.
With much love and affection,
Rob, Mike, and Dana
Essie
January 12, 2011
I only met Forrest a few times. Very nice and happy person. He will be missedby all who knew him. Sorry for your loss.
Kellie and Dale Pacetti
January 12, 2011
We did not know Forrest, but our thoughts and prayers are with your family. As parents of 4 children, we cannot even begin to know what you are going through. Another angel in heaven to look down on us. He will live forever through his family and friends.
David & Sarah Spellman
January 12, 2011
Forrest,
It still does not seem real. We will miss you so much. The only comfort I can find through all of this is knowing that your with the lord.
You will be forever missed. You were a great friend and, will always be known for your sweet and caring personality. We will forever miss spending time with you in the woods, at the camp, and going to the moster truck show with you every year. The Lord gained a very sweet, thoughtful and, loving angel.
Mr. and Mrs. Noda our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Forrest may you rest in peace.
Love always,
David and Sarah Spellman
January 12, 2011
MOMMA SQUIRREL
Amber Joiner
January 12, 2011
Forrest u were a good friend n such a sweet heart , u will be truly n deeply missed but we all kno ull live on in our hearts forever no matter where we r at in our lifes RIP Forrest we all <3 u n miss u lots
bruce kitchell
January 12, 2011
i met forrest when he was 14 on a job site. he was working the summer doing tile work we hit it off right away he had very good manners and was a very hard worker we worked for about a month together he was a likeable person. i didnt see forrest for awhile after that, then i was at cracker day with my wife and forrest called out to me and he was not young anymore, but was a young man and he could crack that whip real good. we talked for awhile and he thanked me for some advice i had given him long ago. my heart sank when i read the paper about him he was such a special person he will be missed dearly. i know this, he left an impression on my life, the short time i knew him. my prayers go out to his family.
Tyler Pellicer
January 12, 2011
Forrest was a great guy!! He will always be missed!! Done a lot of crazy stuff with him!! And a lot of good memories.. you will be missed buddy and thanks for the good times you spent with me. My prayers are to you and your family and friends! Keep us safe man!!
Krystal Faris
January 12, 2011
Deb and Skipper, i am so sorry for your loss, i did everything i could, he will be dearly missed. I know he always had a beautiful smile on his face, he always made sure someone else had one on thiers if he was around them... i will remember all the good times i had with yah... RIP I MISS YOU!!!
Ereck & Lisa Brown
January 12, 2011
Forrest was a great person and will be missed by many. Ereck always said he enjoyed working with Forrest and I know he thought highly of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
"The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him" Nahum 1:7
Jennifer Clendenin
January 12, 2011
You have our deepest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened. We know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Dora Griffis
January 12, 2011
I can not begin to tell you how very sorry that I am. Buck and I loved Forrest just like a son. He was with out a dought the sweetest young man that I've ever had the pleasure to meet. We were proud to know and love him. Debbie and Skipper I'm so very sorry that you have to endure this and I'm so sad that anyone have to survive a child. I love ya'll and if you need anything please call.
Buck and Dora Griffis
January 11, 2011
debbie and skipper, my heart and my prayers go out to both of you, on the saddest day of your lives. If i can leave you both with one bright spot on your saddness, is that you already know that there is no greater love than the love of a child and with that being said, you were both given one of gods greatest gifts and forrest will live on in your hearts , forever, may god bless your hearts and help you both through your time in need. I will keep you in my thoughts and my prayers. bless you, dorothy hine.
Meghan Morrison-Hagan
January 11, 2011
May God give you peace and comfort. Your son was a great friend to so many. I will cherish the memories I have forever. I consider myself blessed to have known him.
tayler lewis
January 11, 2011
Our prayers go out to you and your family. He will be greatly missed.
- Tina Lewis, Tayler Lewis, Taylor Goode, Tiffany Graves, and Tim Schmidt.
Kelli Noda
January 11, 2011
Skipper and Debbie,
You are in all our prayers. Clearly, Forrest really touched peoples lives. He was a GREAT kid and he will be missed every single day!
January 11, 2011
Forrest,
you will be dearly missed, and will live in our hearts forever! you were a great and "crazy" friend! you always had a smile on your face, and you always knew how to make us LAUGH! we love you buddy!
♥Maranda aka "FLUFFY"
January 11, 2011
May the Lord be with you during this time, may he give you peace and understanding that only comes from Him at this moment in your life. Our sympathies, Naomi Watson
Ben and Jaunita Vasquez
Tara McNaught
January 11, 2011
Many prayers are being said for you and your family, Debbie. I know the loss you are feeling is great. I pray that God gives you the peace, comfort and courage to get through the days ahead. God bless you!
Laurie Hays
January 11, 2011
We will always remember Forrest's friendship and kindness. Keith just received his help a few weeks ago. We will cherish our memories of Forrest and David on their four-wheelers years ago, going back and forth from our house to yours. Keith and Sarah and I are so very, very sorry for your loss.
Logan Farquhar
January 11, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Rae Lynn Reiner
January 11, 2011
Forrest you were a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will be dearly missed
Richard (RJ) , Rae Lynn, and Caleb Long
Edwin and Heather Ladley
January 11, 2011
Forrest you were a amazing person your family is in our thoughts and prayers.R.I.P. buddy
Michelle McGee
January 11, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
January 11, 2011
Skipper,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I have always admired the pride you show when you talk about Forrest. Please know that you are in the hearts of so many at this most difficult time. God bless and comfort you and your family.
Linda & Norman Fielder
Adam and Valerie Pacetti
January 11, 2011
Forrest you were a great guy and would do anything for anybody. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
January 11, 2011
There is nothing that can said to take away your hurt. Debbie & Skipper you are in my heart and I pray for you. You know we are all here for you and love you both.
Vicky, Jeri & Kristyan (St. Augustine, FL)
January 11, 2011
Forrest, I only met you once, but my husband knew you and said what a great guy you were. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.... R.I.P with the Angels.... Kevin and Connie Futch
Loretta Nerbonne
January 11, 2011
Forever in our hearts. Forrest was a great guy who will be missed by all he ever came in contact with. I'm thankful for the memories we shared together. My thoughts and prayers are with all at this time.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 KJV
January 11, 2011
Forrest will be missed. He was a GREAT guy!!!! Sorry for your loss. The Molasses Junction Crew.
Nicole Abbuhl
January 11, 2011
I still can not believe that Forrest is gone ... I grew up with Forrest we went to elementary all the way up to high school together. I know that everyone will agree with me that Forrest was a kind, great person. He will definitely be missed! RIP Forrest
Love, Nicole Abbuhl
January 11, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss.He will be forever missed. R.I.P. Forest
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