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Gerald Forsyth Obituary

FORSYTH, Gerald J. "Jerry" Age 52 of Old Hickory, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009. Survived by his wife, Marsha Forsyth; children, Seth (Jennifer) Forsyth, Shelly (John) Fox, Jennifer (Seth) Jones and Jeremy Forsyth; step-son, Stephen Mofield; brothers, Tom and Todd Forsyth; sisters, Donna Forsyth, Terry Darlak, Lynn Motta, Patty Wade and Joanne Funk; 9 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 in Hermitage Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jack Lewis, Rev. Mike Mann and John Swaim officiating. Interment will follow in Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Family members will serve as Pallbearers. Visitation with the family 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday. HERMITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138; (615) 889-0361.


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Published by The Tennessean on Apr. 18, 2009.

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Diane McLean

April 28, 2009

I am very sad to hear the news of Jerry's passing. He was a very special person, who touched the lives of many throughout his life. My prayers are with his family; as you continue this journey without him, that you keep all of your cherished memories tucked deep in your hearts. May this give you loving comfort during this most difficult time. Go in Peace, Jerry.

Krista (Judson) Gutierrez

April 24, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear the news of Jerry. The Forsyth's are such a wonderful family, my heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cliff yates

April 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to the family. I loved Jerry, he was my best friend in high school, He was just the greatest. I remember us playing ping pong in his basement hour after hour. He was awesome on the basketball court. I regret that we lost touch after school. Everyone loved Jerry

Diane Seals

April 20, 2009

My sympathies to the family in the loss of Jerry. I did not have the pleasure of knowing his wife and children, but the Coyle, Stella and Forsyth families and spent many summer days going on picnics and swimming. We had many adventures to Letchworth State Park. Jack and Agnes and family, my heart goes out to all of you. Diane (Coyle) Seals

Linda Hendry

April 20, 2009

Jerry was an all star, my sympathy to all of his family. He will be sadly missed by the Class . My thoughts are with you.

Brenda (Nobles) Dermody

April 20, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. I will never forget all the fun times we had in high school at my house after football and basketball games playing cards. My sympathy to all the family members.

Kevin Clary

April 19, 2009

I'm very sorry to hear about Gerry's passing. Gerry was a high school classmate of mine and I'll always remember him smiling and making a joke. He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family.

Pamela Hibner

April 18, 2009

It is a mixed bag of emotions we are feeling upon Jerry's passing. Prayers of love, hope and strength for Marsha. Their love for one another could be seen through their eyes, no words were often needed. Prayers of hope and strength for the family as they try to deal with him being gone. It is very mournful that such an awesome human being is gone, just from having known him. But there is also joy. Joy in having had the opportunity to know him, but especially the joy that he is with his Savior right now, and he is healed!

Patty (Gatrost) Lawson

April 18, 2009

I'm SO sorry to hear of Jerry's passing--I am a classmate of his from high school. My prayers for God's peace and comfort are with you all. Jerry was a great guy!

Nancy Grear

April 18, 2009

Jerry leaves behind a beautiful family. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Jennifer and her family as they journey thru this time of life. May your faith comfort and strengthen you. Love you!

Judy Haider

April 18, 2009

Marsha, I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing, he was a very brave person and went through a lot here on this earth. I pray that you will feel yourself wrapped in Jesus' arms to help you through the coming days. Me and a whole lot of other people sure do love you!

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