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Ray Forehand Obituary
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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Brenda Mims Martin Foster
November 28, 2025
RIP DEAR COUSIN FOREVER SWEET MEMORIES THROUGH THE YEARS "PRAYING FOR ALL of OUR FAMILY AROUND THE WORLD" "OUR MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER Annie Forehand Robinson and OTHER FAMILY ARE BACK TOGETHER WITH YOU AGAIN,INCLUDING AUNTIE Katie Forehand Sheffield and OUR PARENTS Deacon Willie and Bishop Amanda Mims and MANY OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS" MUCH LOVE, BUTLER MIMS HUNT DIX ANTHONY HARRIS CROSS RIGGENS FAMILY
Lannie Johnson
November 27, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeanette Lewis
November 27, 2025
With deepest sympathy to the entire family
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Smith Funeral Home
November 26, 2025
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