GREGORY, Samuel "Forrest" Forrester, age 21, of Richmond, died in a tragic automobile accident on September 18, 2008. He is survived by his parents, Sam and Jill Gregory; and sister, Emma. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Redmond Forrester; and is survived by his grandparents, Patsy Forrester, Sam Gregory and Pat Gregory. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. With all of Forrest's talents, traits and faults, God worked out a life that was meaningful to glorify Him. A memorial service will be held at noon on September 24 at Grace Community Baptist Church, 2400 Pump Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Gideon's International. Arrangements by the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Sam, Jill and Emma,
My whole family is so saddened by the news of the death of Forrest. He was very special to us and touched our hearts forever. From the time that I met Forrest in middle school, I knew that God had placed him in my life, and I am very fortunate to have known him. He will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with you all in this sorrowful time in your lives.
Charlotte Steele
October 04, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Forrest...Although we had our in and outs we mostly had ins! I had a great time getting to know you and now its the hardest thing that you are gone! I will forever miss you!
Krystal B.
October 03, 2008 | Richmond, VA
forrest, you will never imagine how much i miss you. i was thinking about the night we were all at ryans and somebody would neal behind somebody and somebody else would come and push someone who would end up falling backwards, thats hard to explain but i know you know what im talking about.
i miss you!!!
Heather Bowery
October 01, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Forrest .. i called him my gump.. well im sorry to all the family and friends , i know im a stranger to all but forrest but forrest was a good friend of mine he always looked out for me and guiged me in the right direction when i was headed down a bad path .. im am so sorry to the world that he is gone cause he was a great person and now the world is misin out on the joy he could and would have brought to everyone .. R.I.P. ...Carmen
Carmen .
October 01, 2008 | Richmond..now Norfolk, VA
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and Emma,
My deepest condolences to your entire family. I feel fortunate to have known Forrest. He was a kind, compassionate young man, and will be greatly missed.
May God comfort you with His love and peace.
Debra Milby
September 29, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and Emma,
I was so sad when I heard the news about Forrest. I can't imagine what you are all going through and I'm so sorry! I remember playing outside with Forrest with all of the other neighborhood kids in Glen Gary when we were little, and I'll never forget them!! He was always energetic and full of life! I'm sad that he is no longer with us, but it makes me feel better knowing that he is with God and is in a much better place! I know he is watching over all of us...
Lindsey Pantele
September 26, 2008 | Richmond, VA
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kay Winebarger
September 25, 2008 | Maxim Engineering, VA
Our prayers and condolences from your friends at Maxim Engineering, Inc.
Maxim Engineering, Inc.
September 25, 2008 | Coeburn, VA
wow im so shocked, i hadn't seen forrest in forever. this is crazy. we use to chill a long time ago. rip man. ur in my thoughts and prayers.
michele
September 24, 2008 | Ric, VA
