Mr. Eddie Newton Forrester, 70, of Lula passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 following an extended illness.
A graveside service will be held at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton GA on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Born on May 2, 1949 in Gainesville, he was the son of the late Benson D. (B.D.) and Hazel Savage Forrester. Mr. Forrester was retired from A&P and of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Forrester is preceded in death by his brothers, Sandy Forrester, Jerry Forrester; sisters, Sharon Gresham, Vickie Rice; brother, Ricky Forrester and nephew, Tim Gresham.
Mr. Forrester is survived by his brother and sister in law, Sammy and Charlotte Forrester of Gainesville; brother, Benny Forrester of Oakwood; brother and sister in law, Phil and Vickie Forrester of Oakwood; sister and brother in law, Shirley and John Buffington of Gillsville; many nieces and nephews, Lorissa Crumley, Tanya Arrowood, Jamie Forrester, Ricky Gresham, Lori Delong, Sheri Ferguson, Ashley Buffington, Scott Forrester, Andy Forrester, Jeremy Forrester, Kim Broxton-Avery, Wesley Palmer and Leslie Schneider.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.
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