Thomas William Forstner

Thomas William Forstner obituary, Vidalia, GA

Thomas William Forstner

Thomas Forstner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkes Funeral Home - Vidalia on Feb. 9, 2024.

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Mr. Thomas William Forstner, "Tomcat," age 57 of Williston, South Carolina, died Tuesday, February 7, 2024. He was born in Sacramento, California and had recently lived most of his life in South Carolina. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local 399 out of South Carolina, as well as the Iron Workers Union Local 709 out of Pooler. He was Baptist by faith and a member of Friendship Baptist Church of Barnwell, SC. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Lorraine Forstner; his brother, Paul Forstner; his sister, Theresa Tatum; and his sister-in-law, Vicki Lynn Forstner.
Tom's loved ones include two brothers, Chris Forstner of Clermont, FL, and Tony Forstner of Williston, SC; one sister, Sherry Lee Ramsey and Husband Kelly of Kissimmee, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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February 15, 2024

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February 9, 2024

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Cynthia Ray

February 15, 2024

So sorry to hear this. I went to church with Thomas during our teen years. I saw him at the Dollar General a while back. He was such a nice guy. Prayers for his family and loved ones.

Tonya Kimble

February 14, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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