William Samuel Forrest
December 3, 1922 ~ April 2, 2023 (age 100)
Published on website of Palmer Funeral Home:
William Samuel Forrest, 100, of South Bend, passed away at 5:16am on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Brickyard Healthcare.
William was born on December 3, 1922, in Brownsville TN to the late Marshall Darnell Forrest and Dorothy Pamela (Lurks) Forrest. William was married to Willie Mae Forrest and she passed away in 2004. William was also preceded in death by a son William Forrest, and a daughter Miller Jean Forrest.
William is survived by his daughters, Emily Briggs, Niles Michigan, Dorothy Forrest, South Bend Indiana, Judy Forrest, Mableton Georgia, and a son Melvin Forrest, Mableton Georgia. 14 grandchildren; 26 great -grandchildren; and 31 great great grandchildren ;sister Margie Dennard; and brothers, Frank Forrest and Eddie Forrest.
William honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a farmer, had worked at Clark Equipment and worked in construction for 45 years.
Rudy Yakym, Indiana’s Second District Congressman, recently wrote a letter to William in recognition of his 100th birthday. Mr. Yakym wrote “Dear Mr. Forrest, Happy 100th Birthday! It is my privilege to join with you, your loved ones, and neighbors in celebrating this incredible milestone. As a World War II veteran, you are part of the Greatest Generation. Your selfless sacrifice helped pave the way for a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future. We are forever indebted to brave men and women like yourself who have devoted their lives to serving our country. As you celebrate this remarkable occasion, I hope you may enjoy many more years of good health and happiness. God Bless!”
Funeral Service will be at 12noon on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Palmer Funeral Home – West Chapel 2702 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN 46628, where family and friends may begin to gather at 11am. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, MI.