Wendell L. Forrest, 85, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 7, 2017. Wendell was born May 15, 1931 in Summer Shade, KY. He was an Air Force veteran and retired from Ready Electric- Electricians Local # 369. Former member of Summer Shade Baptist Church and now attended Hillsdale Baptist Church.
Among those that preceded him in death include his first wife, Doris Hilda (Holman);son, Jeff Forrest; brother, Lyron Forrest; and parents, Lemore and Lector Forrest.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 43 years, Mattie “Patsy” Forrest; sons, Gary Forrest (Janet) and Doug Forrest (Shelia); step-sons, Terry Price and Brian Price (Shelley); brother, Carl Forrest; eight grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.
He will be laid to rest in Happy Valley Memorial Gardens, Highway 90, Glasgow, KY.
Visitation will be 3 pm to 8 pm on Monday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with his funeral 10 am on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations may be made to Hillsdale Baptist Church, 4714 E. Pages Lane, Louisville, KY, 40272.