Garry Thomas Forrest

Garry Thomas Forrest, 77, of Mt. Gilead, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord. Garry retired from Alcoa as a crane operator. He served in the Army in Korea. He enjoyed being on the river water skiing, doing outdoor activities and being with friends and family.

 Gary was born July 22, 1946, in North Carolina to the late Thomas Franklin Forrest and the late Lucille Mauldin Forrest. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Beaver Forrest.

Survivors include son, Kent (Belinda) Forrest of Advance, NC, daughter, Kendra Hope (Michael) Melton, Jr. of Mt. Gilead, NC., and brother, Phillip (Paula) Forrest of Denton, 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. 

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Forrest family.