Bob Forrester

Bob Forrester Hiltons, Va. Bob Forrester, 61, passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 6, 2009. Bob grew up in Jonesborough, Tenn., be fore moving to Hiltons. He served his country in the U.S. Army where he was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended East Tennessee State University. Mr. Forrester retired from Siemens/Westinghouse. Bob was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Roselee Shaw Forrester. Bob Forrester is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Rita Jett Forrester; his sons, Joseph Justin Forrester and Tyler Grant Forrester, both of Hiltons; his sisters, Pat Saylor and husband Warren, Susan Lennon and husband Mike, Nampa, Idaho; his brothers, Steve Forrester and wife Cathy, Kingsport, Tenn., Ronald Berry Forrester, Johnson City, Tenn.; along with several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home or friends may also call anytime at 192 Anchored In Love in Hiltons, or 309 East Main St., in Jonesborough. A memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Randy Powers officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carter Family Memorial Music Center, P.O. Box 111, Hiltons, VA 24258; or to the charity of ones choice. Carter-Trent/ Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Forrester family.