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80, of St. Petersburg, Fl, transitioned November 11, 2025. A US Army Veteran, he was a member of Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church where he served with the Deacon Ministry. He is survived by a son, Sean B. Forehand, Sr. (Erika); three daughters, Tiffany R. Forehand, Mistie T. Forehand and Courtney R. Williams; a brother, Vernal E. Forehand (Y'von); grandchildren, Sean Forehand, Jr. and Raychelle Williams; and other relatives. Funeral service is Saturday, November 29, 10 am, at Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church; Visitation, Friday, Nov. 28, 4-7 pm; family will receive friends at the church.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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With deepest sympathy to the entire family
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November 26, 2025
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