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Max Forehand Obituary
Guyton
Max Gordon Forehand, 85, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his loving family.
Max was born in Hiltonia, Georgia on September 10, 1934 to the late Gordon Stanley and Eunice Godbee Forehand. He moved to Savannah at an early age, where he spent most of his life before relocating to Guyton. Max joined the Air National Guard on March 12, 1952. He retired from the 165th Airlift Wing as a Chief Master Sergeant on September 9,1994. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Mary Azalie Forehand.
Surviving are his two sons, Max D. Forehand and wife Cathryn of Rincon and Michael W. Forehand of Guyton; daughter, Kimberly A. Prevatt and husband Ronnie of Guyton and five grandchildren, Madison Prevatt, Travis Forehand, Devin Forehand, Corey Forehand and Haylie Forehand.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park with Rev. Jim Giddens officiating.
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Savannah Morning News
October 14, 2019
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October 17, 2019
Jack,
My prayers go out to your family. Your mother spoke to me about you brother many times she loved all her boys.
Chris Banks
Frank STETSON
October 14, 2019
I worked with Max at the Air Guard and was promoted to his position when he retired and I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed!
Tommy Thompson
October 14, 2019
Sorry for family loss. I was once your brother in law. Officiated with you. May you rest in peace.
Tammy Gunn Saturday
October 13, 2019
My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you all.
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