Ernest Forrest Obituary

Dr. Ernest Graham Forrest, III "Bo" PINEHURST - Dr. Ernest Graham "Bo" Forrest, III, 70, formerly of Shelby, N.C. and Charleston, S.C., passed away in Pinehurst, N.C. on April 6, 2014. Dr. Forrest was born in Winston-Salem, N.C. Aug. 1, 1943. He was a 1961 graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School and a 1965 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. While serving six years in the United States Air Force, he attained the rank of Captain and received an MPA from the University of Oklahoma. He received his DDS from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in 1976 and practiced dentistry in Grover, N.C. for 28 years, later serving as a contract dentist for NCDOC for over 10 years. Dr. Forrest played baseball, football and tennis at the collegiate level and later played tennis and golf competitively. He was known for his love of life and beach music. He was quick to accumulate many friends in the various places he lived. He was proud of the dental profession and will be remembered fondly by the many patients he cared for over the years. Above all, his children were the light of his life. Dr. Forrest was predeceased by his parents, E.G. "Red" and Hazel Plaster Forrest of Winston-Salem, N.C. and the children's mother Maxine Francis Forrest of Shelby, N.C. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Graham Forrest of Shelby, N.C., son, Russell Hobson Forrest of Awendaw, S.C., brother, Louis Plaster Forrest and his wife Sharon of Washington, N.C., nephews Kevin and Eddy Forrest of Winston-Salem, N.C., niece Dee Duggan of Grand Cayman Island and dear friend, Alyce Gaines of Sanford, N.C. Visitation will be held at 6:00-8:00 pm Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines, N.C. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 12 at Central United Methodist Church, Shelby, N.C. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Point Association of Graduates, 98 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996 or the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to: www.bolesfuneralhome.com. Boles Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. of Southern Pines will be assisting the family.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Apr. 8, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Forrest

10 Entries

April 16, 2014

I met Dr. Forrest and I thought he was a really great person. He always was full of life he will be greatly missed. I am sorry to his family and my prayers are with you.

Mary Benson

April 16, 2014

I just found out the terrible news today, I am so sorry for his family, I worked with him as his dental assistant in the prison for 6 years, and he became a true friend. He was like my second dad sometimes, I will greatly miss him and have shed so many tears, but I know he is up in heaven playing golf, or shagging to beach music which was his favorite things to do. I loved him, he was so straight up with everyone, and told it like it was. I will think about you Dr. Forrest forever, and miss you so much. Rest in Peace, you will be missed by everybody....

Isabelle (Mrs. Richard) Plaster

April 12, 2014

Richard and Isabelle Plaster of Lexington, MA, send our sympathy to Graham's family. When our son Carl visited NC many years ago, Graham made him very welcome. We wish we could be there with all the cousins.

Angie Bensen

April 11, 2014

Bo was the kindest, most sincere and spirited man I've ever met. I will always remember our morning coffee talks with Killer. Bo, you will always hold a special place in my heart. (Go Heels!) Sending my love to your family during this difficult time.

Jo and Gaylord Bralley

April 9, 2014

Mary Graham and Russell, We are so sorry to hear this sad news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joy Skipper Cornwell

April 9, 2014

May the Loru.d be with yo

David Hicks

April 9, 2014

Bo has a special place in my heart. I have missed him coming into the club house with his little dog and feeding him hot dogs and he could always make you laugh about something. He was a good freind!

Roger Hawkes

April 8, 2014

Bo and his side kick Killer were my buddies. I always looked forward to both of their smiles each Saturday morning. Bo would grab a Hot Dog for Killer and lovingly bite off smaller bites for Killer to eat. He was the only guy who ever told me I looked like I was losing weight. Such a liar & I loved every minute of it! :) I have many fond memories of a classy guy and will always miss his positive attitude. Here's to you Bo Forrest, you enriched my life.

Mike Mather

April 8, 2014

A good guy gone.

April 7, 2014

Bo was our friend,. He will always be in our hearts, in our swing and in the stories that kept us laughing. He will always have a spot
In our hearts.
We are so sad to have lost him and so happy to have had the privilege to be his friend.

Cyndie and Gary McManus

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