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Burlington, North Carolina

William Forrest Jr. Obituary

BURLINGTON - William "Doug" Douglas Forrest, Jr. age, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born November 24, 1944 in Greenville, SC to the late William Douglas Forrest, Sr. and Virginia Bryant Forrest. He was the husband of Ellen Holland Forrest. Doug had served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired from Honda Power Equipment and was a member of Holly Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen of Burlington; daughters, Julie F. and Bob Gilboe of Commerce Township, Michigan and Lisa F. and David Moore of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; granddaughter, Grace H. Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Holly Hill Baptist Church, 2818 Edgewood Avenue, Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com

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Published by TheTimesNews.com from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for William Forrest Jr.

7 Entries

Christi Stephens Offstein

January 5, 2014

I graduated from RHS with Doug. Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Mayme Williams Pryce

January 2, 2014

Doug and I were in the Class of 1962 at Rockingham High School. I hope you find comfort and smiles from wonderful memories, even giggles recalling happier times. I wish you shelter, also, in the love of family and friends. With deepest sympathy, Mayme

Beverly Evans Goodman

January 2, 2014

Doug and I were classmates at Rockingham HIgh School. I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joe & Robin Nucilli

January 2, 2014

Ellen,
So sorry to hear about Doug. He was a good man and Robin and I will remember our great talks with him. If there is anything that we can do, feel free to call us. All our thoughts and prayers.

January 2, 2014

Dear Ellen, I was so shocked when Rachel called to tell me about Doug. I really don't know what to say. Our thoughts and prayers and love are with you. Praying God will just keep his loving arms around you. Ron and Anna

Wayne and Linda Maness

January 2, 2014

Heartfelt sympathy to you from us, we are so sad about the news of Doug. You have all our love and prayers.

January 2, 2014

Dear Ellen, I am so shocked and sadden for you and your family. Praying for all today! Love Candace Rey

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