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Forrest is survived by his wife, Bonnie Martin of Sadler, Texas; son, Shaun Martin of Red Lion, Pennsylvania; stepdaughter, Christin Umsted of Southmayd, Texas; brothers, John Martin, Carroll Martin and Aaron Martin all of Annville, Pennsylvania.
Forrest was a US Army Veteran who served in the National Guard of Pennsylvania for 13 years as a Sergeant E-5 with tank commander and military police assignments.
He was preceded in death by parents, Levi and Frances Martin.
The family would like to especially thank the Hospice Plus team and Cornerstone Caregiving in Sherman for their care, love, and support.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his honor to Noah's Ark in Gainesville, Texas at noahsarktx.com.
A celebration of life service will be planned at a later date.
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