CLAYTON – Edwin “Eddie” Wallace Forrest, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.
He was born on July 10, 1942 in Everett, Massachusetts to the late John Forrest and the late Marion MacDonald Forrest. Eddie was a Vietnam Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Navy for 27 years as a Cryptologist and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Daniel Forrest.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Elizabeth Seraphina Forrest; son, Edwin and his wife Debbie; son Steven and his wife Jennifer; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brothers John and Paul; and sister Marion Sweeney.
On line condolences may be made to the family at: www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.
Memorials in Eddie’s memory may be made to: American Kidney Fund at kidneyfund.org.
McLaurin Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Forrest family.