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Kenneth M. Forrest

1960 - 2022

Kenneth M. Forrest obituary, 1960-2022, Wilmington, DE

BORN

1960

DIED

2022

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Covington Funeral Home

755 White Horse Pike

Atco, New Jersey

Kenneth Forrest Obituary

Forrest, Kenneth M., - 61, of Wilmington, DE transitioned from labor to reward on January 9, 2022. Kenny C Junior, as he was affectionately called, was born in Atlantic City to Margaret Forrest and the late Maurice Forrest. A native of Atlantic City, he moved to Wilmington about 23 years ago. He attended the local public schools here and then entered the workforce, working at various jobs; AC Home Furnishing, Alberts Organics, Redbird Eggs, Westin Hotel, and The Lorelton Nursing Facility. In addition to his father, Kenny was predeceased by a sister, Phyllis (Doll) Willoughby. Kenny leaves to cherish his loving memories his mother, Margaret L. Forrest; 2 brothers, Derwin (Rock) Forrest (Wilma), and Sean S. Forrest; 4 sisters, Sherry Milano (Alan), Louise Y. Elam, Yolanda G. Dickerson and Lisa K. Forrest; beloved son, Wayne Jamison; and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be held 11am Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Second Baptist Church, 110 Rev. Dr. I. S. Cole Plaza, Atlantic City, where friends may call from 9am. Arrangements by Covington Funeral Home, Atco.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Jan. 19, 2022.

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Monique K

January 9, 2023

It has been a tough year without you, Kenneth. We still long for your presence. I am still disbelieving you are not here. Lord knows time heals all hearts. I am praying for strength for all. You are forever loved, always missed, and never forgotten.
-Monique K

Glenn Banfield

January 24, 2022

Do you ever remember seeing Kenny without a smile. He was genuinely kind, with a contagious laugh and quick of thought when razzing friends & family.
I , amongst many others will miss our friend & brother. God bless you family and forever remember the great moments we shared with Kenny. Rest In Peace brother

Mary Harmon

January 22, 2022

To the Forrest family very sorry for your lost Rest in Peace my friend.Will rember the good times ...God Bless have you in my prayers ...God knows best

Bernice curtis

January 22, 2022

Kenny is my friend forever good memories to the family you have life long memories of Kenny he shall l live in you heart forever love you all

Levine Dickerson

January 21, 2022

Farewell my friend, your journey has came to a end. Our memories together, will always live forever. And even though you will be missed, may your kindness and friendship continue to always be blessed. May we meet again, at the time of my end. FAIR WELL MY FRIEND! FAIRWELL

Ronald Gilbert

January 19, 2022

My condolences to you and your family on the loss of C JR you and your family are in my prayers from the Gilbert family

Kevin

January 19, 2022

Ken is my age so young to pass my sympathy to his family.

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