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Roy Barrington Forrester
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Kind and Loving Gentleman was born Jamaica West Indies on August 11, 1931 to his mother Lillian and his father Shadrach..
He came to the United States in 1947 and he enlisted in the United States Army in 1952 where he served 2 years on the front line in the Korean War. He received three purple hearts for his bravery and dedication to our country.
He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1956 and he remained there for 20 years, making his total time in the armed forces " 22 years,9 months and 52 days". As he would say. He would spend the majority of that time sharing his expertise of Meteorology.
Upon retiring from the Air Force, Roy joined the Jamaican Board Casting Company in Kingston Jamaica and he became the Chief Meteorologist and delivered the weather report on the air for Jamaica and other Caribbean countries. Roy was a household name in Jamaica and in the states as well.
Roy leaves behind his loving companion Barbara Aft, Daughters Adrienne and Lisa, Granddaughters Brittney, Lauren, and Shari, Emily and Ella, Great granddaughter Scarlett and Great grandson Syryker. His brother,Audley, and the host of nieces and nephews. Roy had a loving relationship with his companion, Barbara daughter Lisa, and her daughters, Emily and Ella. Many friends, fans and admirers will also feel left behind.
Roy was greatly loved and highly respected by all that had the honor and pleasure to know him..
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Lorna Dennis
July 6, 2024
Him reading the weather always smiling
Alwyn Gregory
July 5, 2024
Roy anchored JBC TV coverage of hurricane Gilbert. He was on air for more than 12 hours. He also taught me meteorology at JMTI. RIP Roy
. ALWYN GREGORY
L James
July 4, 2024
Greatest weatherman to touch the planet. Always Jovial. Educated the nation about storms and hurricanes, particularly about Hurricane Gilbert.
Marlon scott
July 3, 2024
Was as a child about 7 year's old and saw this bald headed man and asked my aunt who is this man. She said that's Roy Forrester the man who gets the weather correct every time
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Dian Hibbert
July 3, 2024
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Cheryl Steer
July 3, 2024
Best meterogologis ever RIP Roy May your soul rest in peace
Paulette Anderson
July 3, 2024
My prayers are with his family and friends.
I remember him reading the weather report on TVJ in Jamaica and he did it very well. We will always remember him especially with this impending hurricane Beryl that is coming upon Jamaica today.
S Brown
July 3, 2024
As a child growing up in Jamaica Roy Forrester was a part of the very fabric of Jamaican culture. His weather forecasting was epic. My parents watched JBC weather every night to know the daily and weekly forecasts. Rest in eternal peace Mr. Forrester.
Conardo Cooper
July 3, 2024
RIP Roy forrester I just Google your name today not knowing you passed away. I remember watching you on JBC in 80s and 90s
Arlene Laing
July 3, 2024
Roy was one of the best communicators of weather information. He brought a more modern and vibrant presentation of the weather to Jamaica, inspiring many a young person to want to study meteorology. Interestingly, he is being laid to rest on a day when Jamaica is experiencing Hurricane Beryl. I can imagine how he would have been on-air explaining what to expect before the hurricane. May he rest in peace.
Camille Drake
July 3, 2024
As a young reporter at JBC, I recall he was full of fun and very particular about the weather. RIP, dear Roy.
Fitzgerald Isaacs
July 2, 2024
Roy was meteorologist you'll think of first, here in Jamaica, with regards to anything weather related....RIP Sir!!!
Audrey McGregor
June 30, 2024
In loving memory of a special uncle. May God´s loving presence comfort you.
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