He was born May 27, 1930 in Sligo, KY, the son of George and Mary Elizabeth Abbott.
Forrest retired from GE after 35 years of service. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, and was also a member of the New Castle Masonic Lodge #189.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Nancy C. Abbott; his son, Wayne Abbott (Debbie); grandchildren, Brian, Christopher, Jonathan and Catherine Abbott; a nephew, Tim Wyatt; a niece, Elaine Faulkner; and an aunt, Ethel Robertson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law, Foree and Frances Curl Wyatt.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in the chapel of Arch L. Heady and Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd. Burial will follow at Middletown Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of customary expressions, donations may be given to The New Castle Masonic Lodge, c/o Rodney Davidson, P.O. Box 1027, Crestwood, KY 40014.